Separation Anxiety Disorder
Developmentally inappropriate fear or anxiety about separation requires at least 3 characteristic symptoms.
Timing requirement
No fixed minimum
≥4 weeks in youth; typically ≥6 months in adults
Timing in context
The disturbance lasts at least 4 weeks in children and adolescents and is typically 6 months or more in adults.
Sources and review
Last content review: August 21, 2026 · PsychDB ↗