Anxiety Disorders

ICD-10 code: F41.9

DESCRIPTION

Separation anxiety disorder and selective mutism are diagnostic categories previously exclusive to childhood, while social anxiety disorder (social phobia), specific phobia, panic disorder, agoraphobia and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) present across the lifespan. Anxiety disorders are common in children and adolescents affecting 6 - 20%.
Medication does not form part of the primary management of separation anxiety disorder and selective mutism.
Anxiety in a child can be misdiagnosed as ADHD, as both conditions may present with increased levels of activity and problems with concentration.

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Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Paediatrics, 2023 Edition

Chapter 14: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 14.5 Anxiety Disorders

Click here for  14.5.1 Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)