Trevor is a 10-year-old boy who is having difficulty getting on the bus in the morning. He reports feeling very upset, like something bad is going to happen. He says this started at the beginning of the school year (almost 7 months ago), and he just can't shake it. He says he feels this way all day long, and he is beginning to struggle in school. What type of disorder do these symptoms suggest?

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The symptoms described suggest an anxiety disorder, possibly generalized anxiety disorder. Trevor reports feeling upset and anxious in the mornings and that this feeling persists throughout the day, leading to him struggling in school. Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of both depression and mania, which are not described in this scenario. Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves repetitive, intrusive thoughts and/or compulsive behaviors. Depressive disorder involves persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, which are also not described in this scenario.

Trevor Is a 10-Year-Old Boy Who Is Having Difficulty Getting