Adjustment Disorders

An Adjustment Disorder is a mental health condition where a person struggles to cope with a significant life change or stressful event, resulting in noticeable emotional and behavioral symptoms like anxiety, depression, or a combination of both, often manifesting as an excessive reaction disproportionate to the stressor itself. Key points about adjustment disorders:

• Triggered by life events: Unlike other mental health conditions, adjustment disorders are directly linked to identifiable stressors like a job loss, relationship breakup, major illness, or relocation. 

• Symptoms vary: Depending on the individual, symptoms can include feeling anxious, depressed, irritable, having difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating, withdrawing from social activities, or engaging in risky behaviors.