Adjustment disorder is an emotional and behavioral reaction that develops within 3 months of a life stress, and which is stronger or greater than what would be expected for the type of event that occurred.
Adults often develop adjustment disorder due to marital or financial problems.
In adolescents, common stressors include:
Other stressors for people of any age include:
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