Adjustment disorders Characterized by emotional response to stressful events like financial, medical, relationship problems Symptom complex include anxiety and depressive symptoms Need to be differentiated from depression. Diagnosis of depression takes precedence Management – Psychotherapy [Supportive psychotherapy]
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ADJUSTMENT DISORDER Q. 1 Miss B, a 27 year old nurse had extracurricular interest in trekking and painting. She broke up relationship with her boy friend. Two months later she lost interest in her hobbies and was convinced that she would not be able to work again. She thought life was not worth living and
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ADJUSTMENT DISORDER ADJUSTMENT DISORDER Disorders characterized by emotional responses to stressful events like financial problems, medical illness, relationship problems or death of a loved one. Symptoms: Symptom complex includes anxiety & depressive symptoms. Depressed mood Worry Feeling of inability to cope. Disturbance in individuals daily functioning. Differential diagnosis: Depression – Depression follows negative life event. Differentiated by
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