What is an Adjustment Disorder and how is it treated?

Adjustment Disorder is characterized by emotional and behavioral changes that occur following an identifiable stressor. A stressor can be a single event or multiple events that are continuous. The stressor does not necessarily have to be something experienced by the individual. It can also be one experienced by a close group such as the family or community.

Adjustment Disorders may present differently for each individual, so it is important to tailor treatment appropriately. Adjustment Disorders typically do not last longer than 6 months, and therefore, realistic treatment goals should be targeted accordingly.

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[evelynmerritt]

I thought all stress was treated the same. I didn’t realize there were short-term stressors that can be treated by focusing on solutions for that particular life incident. Good to learn the difference between longer and shorter term therapy.

[SS-ints]

It takes me about a year to adjust. I wonder if it’s depression or if adjustment disorders can make processing and adjusting take a long long time.

[JohnHansenBeadle]

What if the adjustment disorder is not short term, and just goes on and on and on..

[yemkonhongha]

How different between adjustment disorder, stress, burnout, MADD ?