Susy is seven years old and is afraid to leave the house. She fears that something dreadful will happen to her mother when she is away. She has refused to go to school and has nightmares on most nights, so she is afraid to sleep alone. Susy most likely suffers from

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Susy's symptoms, including fear of leaving the house due to worry something bad will happen to her mother, refusal to go to school, nightmares, and fear of sleeping alone, are indicative of separation anxiety disorder. This disorder is characterized by excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from home or attachment figures.

Susy Is Seven Years Old and Is Afraid to Leave