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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
*Acute stress disorder | |||
*Major depressive disorder | |||
*Normative stress reactions | |||
*Personality disorders | |||
*Post traumatic stress disorder and | |||
*Psychological factors affecting other medical conditions | |||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== |
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Adjustment disorder | |
ICD-10 | F43.2 |
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ICD-9 | 309 |
DiseasesDB | 33765 |
MedlinePlus | 000932 |
MeSH | D000275 |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Overview
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, recent job changes) 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 counselling or mild short-term medication. If the problem persists more than six months after removal of the stressor, the person may have a more permanent problem, such as a chronic mood or sleep disorder. For related DSM codes see DSM IV Adjustment_Disorders
Differential Diagnosis
- Acute stress disorder
- Major depressive disorder
- Normative stress reactions
- Personality disorders
- Post traumatic stress disorder and
- Psychological factors affecting other medical conditions
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
The prevalence of adjustment disorder is:
- 5,000-20,000 per 100,000 in outpatient mental health of the overall population.
- 50,000 per 100,000 in hospital psychiatric consultation setting of the overall population.
Risk Factors
- Stressors
Diagnostic Criteria
DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Adjustment Disorder[1]
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- ↑ Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.