Adjustment Disorder With Anxiety And Depression
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.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Adults often develop adjustment disorder due to marital or financial problems.
In adolescents, common stressors include:
- Family conflict
- School problems
- Sexuality issues
Other stressors for people of any age include:
- Death of a loved one
- General life...
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