Abstract of main article: School phobia is an anxiety disorder. Children refuse to go to school basically because of fears (fear of seperation, generalised fears) or depression. Refusal to go to school can be trated by a combination of psychotherapy, educational counseling and medication.

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"School Phobia - School Refusal Treatment, Not Wanting to Go To School"

School Avoidance and Phobia, by Paul Roumeliotis.
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