Charlie is seven-years-old,is enrolled in Year 2 at a local school but refuses to go because of his fear of separation from his mum.The most likely diagnosis is:
A) social anxiety disorder
B) agoraphobia
C) specific phobia
D) separation anxiety disorder

Question

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Charlie's fear of separation from his mum and refusal to attend school suggest a diagnosis of separation anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder would involve anxiety in social situations and agoraphobia would involve fear of leaving one's home or a safe environment. Specific phobia would involve a specific object or situation causing fear or anxiety.

Charlie Is Seven-Years-Old,is Enrolled in Year 2 at a Local