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Diagnosis information
Core diagnostic criteria, specifiers, differential considerations, and documentation support in one open, scan-friendly view.
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Core criterion A
Excessive fear/anxiety about separation from attachment figures; ≥3 of 8 specified symptoms
Core criterion B
Persistent ≥4 weeks (children/adolescents) or ≥6 months (adults)
Core criterion C
Clinically significant distress or impairment
Core criterion D
Not better explained by another mental disorder
Consistent with [Separation Anxiety Disorder] [specifier(s)]. Over at least four weeks in children/adolescents or six months in adults, there have been excessive and developmentally inappropriate fear or anxiety about separation from major attachment figures; recurrent distress when anticipating or experiencing separation; persistent worry about losing or harm befalling attachment figures; persistent worry about events leading to separation; reluctance or refusal to go out due to separation fears; fear of being alone or without attachment figures; reluctance or refusal to sleep away from attachment figures; nightmares involving separation themes; physical symptoms on separation or anticipated separation. The presentation is further characterised by persistent avoidance, heightened reassurance-seeking, and marked interference with daily routines. These symptoms have resulted in clinically significant distress or impairment, and the disturbance is not better explained by agoraphobia, generalised anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, psychotic disorders, or a medical condition.
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