Prevention

There's no sure way to prevent separation anxiety disorder in your child, but these recommendations may help.

• Seek professional advice as soon as possible if you're concerned that your child's anxiety is much worse than a normal developmental stage. Early diagnosis and treatment can help reduce symptoms and prevent the disorder from getting worse.
• Stick with the treatment plan to help prevent relapses or worsening of symptoms.
• Seek professional treatment if you have anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, so that you can model healthy coping skills for your child.