What does EBSNA look like?
Some young people experiencing EBSNA stop going to school completely, but many still go part-time or only go sometimes. How much they avoid school can change, depending on what’s happening in their life and how much help they get.
Young people with EBSNA may:
Among younger children, EBSNA can look different from how it shows up in older students. Instead of saying they feel anxious or refusing school directly, they might show how upset they are through their behaviour or by feeling unwell. They might frequently: