NIH MeSH · D000275Psychiatry and Psychology

Adjustment Disorders

Also known asAdjustment Disorder · Disorder, Adjustment · Disorders, Adjustment · Reactive Disorders · Disorder, Reactive · Disorders, Reactive · Reactive Disorder · Anniversary Reaction · Anniversary Reactions · Reaction, Anniversary · Reactions, Anniversary · Depression, Reactive

Definition

Maladaptive reactions to identifiable psychosocial stressors occurring within a short time after onset of the stressor. They are manifested by either impairment in social or occupational functioning or by symptoms (depression, anxiety, etc.) that are in excess of a normal and expected reaction to the stressor.

MeSH classification

  • F03.950.500

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000275) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗