Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science

Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Institute Medical Science (영남대 의대 학술지 편집위원회)
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A Case of Child Seperation Anxiety Disorder with Severe Weight Loss and School Refusal

심한 체중감소 및 등교거부증을 보인 분리불안장애 아동 1례

  • Jang, Sang-Ruyl (Department of Psychiatry College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Park, Hyung-Bae (Department of Psychiatry College of Medicine, Yeungnam University)
  • 장상렬 (영남대학교 의과대학 정신과학교실) ;
  • 박형배 (영남대학교 의과대학 정신과학교실)
  • Published : 1993.06.30
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Abstract

Seperation anxiety disorder(SAD) is characterized by excessive anxiety about being apart from the individuals to whom a child is most attached. We noticed a case of a 13 year old boy's SAD with symptoms of nausea/vomiting, stomachache, school refusal, and severe weight loss. His mother was overanxious and overdependent but her dependency was frustrated due to family problem. We investigated this case from a point of developmental aspect and family dynamics and tried to attempt therapeutic approach.

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