An adjustment
disorder is a debilitating reaction, usually lasting less than six
months, to a stressful event or situation. The development of emotional
or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor(s)
occurring within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s).
Adjustment
Disorder - With Anxiety and/or Depression. - An Adjustment Disorder
occurs when the normal process of adaptation to one or more stressful
life experiences is disrupted, and will occur within three months
of the onset of this stressor or stressors. These stressors may be
perceived as good or bad (see attached Holmes & Rahe scale). AD
is not the same as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) which is
usually a response to a much more severe stressor. 2/5
Adjustment
Disorder -
A Ministry of Defence PDF Leaflet. The ICD-101 and DSM-IV2 define
adjustment disorders as transient states of distress and emotional
disturbance, which arise in the course of adapting to a significant
life change, stressful life event, serious physical illness, or possibility
of serious illness.. 3/5
Adjustment
Disorders - Adjustment disorder (AD) is a stress-related, short-term,
nonpsychotic disturbance. Persons with AD are often viewed as disproportionately
overwhelmed or overly intense in their responses to given stimuli.
An Article by Tami D Benton, MD. Not Rate
- Adjustment Disorder
