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If untreated, SAD can increase the risk of future psychopathology, highlighting the importance of effective interventions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This scoping review systematically maps and analyzes the current evidence on intervention strategies to reduce separation anxiety and promote emotional and social well\u2010being in children.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Following Arksey and O'Malley's framework and PRISMA\u2010ScR guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, etc.) for studies published from 2005 to 2025. Inclusion criteria focused on original peer\u2010reviewed research evaluating therapeutic, parental, or educational interventions targeting separation anxiety in children.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Result<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Eight studies from diverse settings demonstrated that interventions such as child\u2010centred group play therapy, attachment\u2010based play, art therapy, storytelling, laughter yoga, and schedule\u2010based paradoxical therapy effectively reduced separation anxiety symptoms. These approaches also improved social\u2010emotional skills, resilience, and parent\u2010child relationships. Combining therapies and involving parents enhanced outcomes, while the importance of school transition strategies was highlighted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings suggest that multimodal, relationship\u2010focused interventions are most effective in alleviating separation anxiety and fostering broader emotional development. Incorporating expressive activities and strengthening attachment bonds are crucial, and tailored, culturally sensitive approaches are recommended.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A comprehensive, developmentally sensitive framework integrating therapeutic, familial, and educational strategies holds promise for effective management of childhood separation anxiety. 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