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In psychology, adjustment disorder refers to a psychological disturbance that develops in response to a stressor. Adjustment disorders are caused by specific sources of stress, such as severe personal crisis (divorce, death of loved one, recent abuse) or major unexpected negative events (tornado or fire destroys a person's home). The usual symptoms mimic depression, anxiety, or sleep disorder; however the disturbance disorder is short-term and can usually be treated with counseling or mild s ...
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Signs and symptoms
... If you begin to feel distressed or out of control within three months of a stressful event, you may have an adjustment disorder. The specific signs and symptoms of an adjustment disorder may vary grea...
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Causes ... Adjustment disorders are caused by identifiable events or changes in your life. Common stressors that lead to an adjustment disorder include: The end of a marriage or other significant relationship Jo...
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Risk factors ... Doctors aren''t certain why one person is more likely than another to develop an adjustment disorder. Your inborn temperament appears to play a role. The strength of your support system also seems to ...
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When to seek medical advice ... Although adjustment disorders may sound less worrisome than other mental health problems, such as depression, they are associated with equally serious risks. People with adjustment disorders are at in...
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Screening and diagnosis ... There is no clear-cut list of adjustment disorder symptoms, or of the stressors that are significant enough to trigger an adjustment disorder. The type and intensity of symptoms you experience may be ...
Source: MayoClinic
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