When children do manage to get to school, they often end up in the nurse's office asking to call home. The onset of school anxiety can be caused by events such as transferring to a new school, divorce, birth of a sibling or even a prolonged absence from school caused by an injury or illness. If a child is having difficulty attending school due to anxiety, it may prevent him or her from developing these important social skills. UPMC is currently looking for children and adolescents ages 7 to 18 who have persistent anxiety symptoms, shyness or worries to participate in a research study. Individuals who qualify for this research study will receive a complete evaluation and treatment at no charge.
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