Difficulty attending school due to anxiety, fear, or emotional distress. Therapy helps uncover the underlying causes and supports a smoother, stress-free return to routine.

School refusal or truancy refers to a child or teenager consistently avoiding school due to emotional distress, anxiety, bullying, learning difficulties, or family/environmental stressors. Unlike laziness or misbehavior, school refusal is often a sign of deeper psychological distress. It may look like crying, tantrums, physical complaints, or simply refusing to leave home. Early support helps prevent long-term academic, social, and emotional difficulties.