A12.4 Headache attributed to separation anxiety disorderHartmut Gobel2018-01-31T16:33:03+00:00

A1. Migraine
A2. Tension-type headache (alternative criteria)
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A3. Trigeminal-autonomic cephalalgias (TACs)
A4. Other primary headache disorders
- A4.11 Epicrania fugax
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A5. Headache attributed to trauma or injury to the head and/or neck
A6. Headache attributed to cranial and/or cervical vascular disorder
- A6.10 Persistent headache attributed to past cranial and/or cervical vascular disorder
A7. Headache attributed to non-vascular intracranial disorder
A8. Headache attributed to a substance or its withdrawal
- A8.4 Persistent headache attributed to past use of or exposure to a substance
A9. Headache attributed to infection
A10. Headache attributed to disorder of homoeostasis
A11. Headache or facial pain attributed to disorder of the cranium, neck, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses, teeth, mouth or other facial or cervical structure
A12. Headache attributed to psychiatric disorder

A12.4 Headache attributed to separation anxiety disorder

Diagnostic criteria:

Any headache fulfilling criterion C
Separation anxiety disorder has been diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria
Headache occurs exclusively in the context of actual or threatened separation from home or from major attachment figures
Not better accounted for by another ICHD-3 diagnosis.

Comment:

Separation anxiety disorder is persistent, typically lasting at least 6 months, although shorter durations may be consistent with diagnostic criteria in cases of acute onset or exacerbation of severe symptoms (eg, school refusal, or complete inability to separate from home or attachment figures). The disorder causes clinically significant distress and/or impairment in social, academic, occupational and/or other important areas of functioning.