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Adjustment Disorder Research Paper

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Adjustment disorder is a mental disorder. It is an unusually severe reaction to a stressful life event (other than the loss of a loved one). Adjustment disorder may affect your feelings, thinking, how you act, or a combination of these. It may interfere with personal relationships or with functioning at work, school, or home. Adjustment disorder occurs in both sexes and can happen at any age. People with this disorder are at risk for suicide and substance abuse. They may develop a more serious mental disorder such as major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. SYMPTOMS Symptoms of adjustment disorder may include the following: • Sadness, depressed mood, or crying spells. • Loss of enjoyment. • Change in appetite or weight. •

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