01506nam a2200217Ia 4500 20260803094252.0 251212s9999 xx 000 0 und d School refusal : considerations for the primary care NP / Beth Heuer. The Nurse Practitioner 49 9 September 2024 10-15 Article English : College Library - Periodical Section, Absenteeism; Mental health; School phobia; Pediatrics; School refusal; Educational psychology; School avoidance School refusal refers to child-or adolescent -motivated refusal to attend school or remain in school for the duartion of the school day. Importantly, the child or adolescent does not conceal their absence from school from their caregivers. Root causes for schol refusal include anxiety, mood disorders, untreated learning disorders, and social difficulties. Longterm outcomes of school refusal include further social withdrawal, ongoing mental health issues, and unemployment. This article reviews the differences between school refusal an other types of chronic absenteeism and it describes behaviors that may manifest in a child or adolescent who avoids attending school. The primary care provider`s role in evaluation and treatment of this population discussed. lcc pr dsolimen 2025-02-25 10:22:50 dsolimen 2025-02-25 10:40:37 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 13311 13174 13174