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West Sussex Thriving in Education

Support and information for children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing

Emotionally-based school avoidance

EBSA is often related to wider fears, worries, and anxieties, but may also be linked to different experiences. It is important to understand the child or young person’s view of school so that they can be bested supported.

There is lots of useful information about this topic on our specific emotionally-based school avoidance section within our site.

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Last updated:: 18 September 2024