The recent pandemic has impacted youth’s mental health.  As a result of this impact there are more students who are presenting with school refusal.  School refusal is a problem that is stressful for children, their families and school personnel.  During this workshop participants will learn the distinction between truancy and school refusal while examining several psychological disorders that may be contributing factors.  Participants will not only gain an understanding of the function of school refusal but will walk away with specific intervention strategies to support students who present with school refusal.