School avoidance affects 5% of children and teens. Many patients are refusing to go to school because of physical symptoms such as headache and stomache which are commonly due to anxiety. Parents often seek medical advice to make sure their children are well and can return to school. Adolescent Medicine expert, Dr. Shanna Garza, reviews what common issues underly school avoidance and how to get help for your child.Link to Episode #1 on Self Care:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-encouraging-healthy-self-care-habits-in-teens/id1561803110?i=1000517858151Learn more at:https://totalteenhealthandwellness.buzzsprout.com/Subscribe, rate and share this podcast on Apple Podcasts/Itunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-teen-health-and-wellness-a-doctors-guide-for-parents/id1561803110Follow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7tZ4clwoJY3xEJSnoIqqcrSubscribe on Google Podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzUxMDY0LnJzcw==