
Daniel Coshnear
Writer | Teacher | Mental Health Counselor
T H E N E W E S T S T O R Y C O L L E C T I O N
Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety Disorder is commonly associated with infancy and toddler-hood, but according to the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual-5 it occurs in youth younger than eighteen (persistent and lasting at least four weeks) and in adults (requiring a duration of six months). Of course, it does! Fear of loss is the mother of neurosis, but so it can often be the catalyst for useful introspection and meaningful change. Learn more…