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Selective mutism

Describes selective mutism, an anxiety disorder affecting children and adults, detailing symptoms and prevalence.

NHS websiteAnxiety disordersSelective mutismChildhood mental healthSocial anxiety
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About this document

Organisation
NHS website
Source
NHS website content API (nhs.uk mental health pages)
Published
June 2026
Jurisdiction
England
Context
Source document
Licence
NHS website content licence — “Content supplied by the NHS website” (attribution required; free for non-commercial use)
Access level
Public

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