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.
Also Known As:
Adjustment Disorder; Disorder, Adjustment; Anniversary Reactions; Depressions, Reactive; Disorder, Reactive; Disorders, Adjustment; Disorders, Reactive; Disturbance, Transient Situational; Disturbances, Transient Situational; Reaction, Anniversary; Reactions, Anniversary; Reactive Depression; Reactive Depressions; Reactive Disorder; Situational Disturbance, Transient; Situational Disturbances, Transient; Transient Situational Disturbances; Anniversary Reaction; Depression, Reactive; Reactive Disorders; Transient Situational Disturbance