It may also be a good idea to seek professional help. Often, children and adolescents with school anxiety have other underlying anxiety problems which may be producing school refusal and doctors can help to find out where the trouble lies. If a child is having difficulty attending school due to anxiety, it may potentially prevent him or her from developing appropriate social skills. The UPMC Health System is currently looking for children and adolescents ages 7-18 who have persistent anxiety symptoms, shyness or worries, to participate in a research study to learn more about school refusal and how to treat it. Individuals who qualify for this study will receive a complete psychiatric evaluation and treatment at no charge.
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