Explain Types of school phobia.

Types of School Phobia: A Brief Overview

1. Separation Anxiety Disorder:

   • Description: Fear of separation from caregivers is a central aspect. Children may resist going to school due to anxiety about being away from home.
   • Manifestations: Physical complaints, crying, or refusal to attend school.

2. Social Anxiety Disorder:

   • Description: Anxiety is centered around social interactions at school. Fear of judgment or negative evaluation from peers may lead to avoidance.
   • Manifestations: Social withdrawal, reluctance to participate in class or group activities.

3. Specific Phobia:

   • Description: Intense fear is focused on a specific object or situation within the school environment (e.g., fear of the classroom, specific subjects).
   • Manifestations: Panic attacks, avoidance behaviors related to the specific phobic trigger.

4. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):

   • Description: Excessive worry and anxiety extend beyond specific school-related situations. Children with GAD may experience pervasive, uncontrollable anxiety.
   • Manifestations: Restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and a heightened state of arousal.

5. School Refusal Behavior:

   • Description: A more generalized term encompassing various anxiety-related reasons for avoiding school. It can be associated with different anxiety disorders.
   • Manifestations: Emotional distress, physical complaints, persistent reluctance to attend school.

Understanding these types helps tailor interventions, which may involve a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, gradual exposure, and support from school personnel and parents to address the underlying anxiety and facilitate a return to regular school attendance.