adjustment disorder

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What does adjustment disorder mean?

A disorder of individuals who cannot adjust to or cope with a particular stressor, such as a major life event. It may be characterized by depression, anxiety, and/or traumatic stress symptoms.

How to pronounce adjustment disorder

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