separation anxiety disorder

Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale

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Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale

Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale The Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) is a psychometric tool used to measure anxiety and depression symptoms in children and adolescents, originally developed by Chorpita et al. (2000). The tool consists of 47 items and targets five different subscales: separation anxiety disorder, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, … Read more

How Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) Affects Family Relationships

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Effect of SAD on Family Relationships

Separation anxiety disorder and family relationships are closely connected. When a child fears being apart from a parent or caregiver, the effects ripple through the whole household: daily routines change, parents have less time and energy, and brothers and sisters feel the strain too. This article explains what separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is, how it … Read more