School Anxiety and Refusal

The presenter will discuss current data about school refusal and precipitating factors. Focus will be on mental health conditions of children and adolescents that can lead to school refusal, with a special focus on anxiety. We will also identify symptoms of anxiety that indicate a need to seek a higher level of care. We will review how to manage anxiety and other mental health conditions that lead to school refusal including therapeutic measures as well as psychiatric care, and how to support families in this process. Additionally, we will review signs of abuse or neglect that are crucial to recognize in a child or adolescent presenting with school refusal.

The target audience for this continuing education program is mental health providers and clinicians working with individuals with mental health diagnoses. Materials are appropriate for learners with an introductory level of understanding about mental health concerns.

Educational Objectives

Following this presentation, participants will be able to -

• Identify common mental health conditions that contribute to school refusal and red flags for abuse and neglect in children presenting with school refusal
• Explain the standard therapeutic and psychiatric approaches to managing these conditions
• Discuss when to seek a higher level of care, including IOP, PHP, or RTC

If you have questions about this event, or need more information, please reach out to Continuing.Education@ERCPathlight.com.