If you've noticed your teen struggling more, withdrawing from friends, constantly on their phone, irritable, anxious, and you think they might suffer from depression or anxiety, you're not alone. Read here.

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School avoidance or refusal has always been a thing, but ever since the pandemic, during which kids were schooled online, and they fell behind academically and didn’t learn social skills that come with engaging with peers, it’s become more pervasive. School refusal can feel overwhelming, but it's important to remember that children do recover from this. With the right support, understanding, and interventions, kids can learn to manage their anxiety and return to successful school attendance.