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ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS - Coggle Diagram
ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS
SIGN & SYMTOMP
Feeling sad, hopeless or not enjoying things you used to enjoy
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Worrying or feeling anxious, nervous, jittery or stressed out
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DSM-V
The stress-related disturbance does not meet the criteria for another specific Axis I disorder and is not merely an exacerbation of a preexisting Axis I or Axis II disorder.
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Once the stressor (or its consequences) has terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
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).
PPDGJ-III
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the existence of the third factor above must be clear and strong evidence that the disturbance would not have occurred had it not been there.
manifestations of the disorder vary, and include depressive affect, anxiety, mixed anxiety-depression, behavioral disturbances, accompanied by disability in routine activities of daily living. none of these symptoms are specific to support the diagnosis.
onset usually occurs 1 month after the "stressful" event, and symptoms usually do not last more than 6 months, except in the case of a prolonged depressive reaction.
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PROGNOSIS
The overall prognosis for adjustment disorder is usually good with appropriate treatment and management. Most patients return to their previous level of function within three months. Teenager usually take longer to recover than adults. Therapy that can be given to patients with adjustment disorders can be in the form of psychotherapy or adjustment pharmacotherapy