Separation Anxiety Disorder
Diagnostic timing
1 wk1 mo6 mo1 yr2 yr
Timing criteria (plain language)
Duration of symptoms needed to diagnose: at least 6 months.
Nuances: Children/adolescents: ≥4 weeks; adults: ≥6 months.
Duration of symptoms needed to diagnose: at least 6 months.
Nuances: Children/adolescents: ≥4 weeks; adults: ≥6 months.