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Definition of 'Adjustment Disorders'

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.

Common names: Adjustment Disorders; Reactive Disorders; Disorder, Reactive; Disorders, Reactive; Reactive Disorder; Adjustment Disorder; Disorder, Adjustment; Disorders, Adjustment; Depression, Reactive; Depressions, Reactive; Reactive Depression; Reactive Depressions; Transient Situational Disturbance

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Screening for emotional distress in cancer patients: a systematic review of assessment instruments.

11 Oct 2009 Screening for emotional distress is becoming increasingly common in cancer care. This systematic review examines the psychometric properties of the existing tools used to screen patients for emotional distress, with the goal of encouraging screening ... Read more...


Grief and bereavement in people with intellectual disabilities.

30 Aug 2009 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The aim of this article is to present and synthesize recent research on grief and bereavement in people with intellectual disabilities, incorporating relevant studies with the general population. RECENT FINDINGS: Work in the ... Read more...


Stigmatization and receptivity to mental health services among recently bereaved adults.

30 Aug 2009 Severe grief symptoms, treatment receptivity, attitudes about grief, and stigmatization concerns were assessed in a community-based sample of 135 widowed participants in the Yale Bereavement Study. There was a statistically significant association ... Read more...

 

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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.

Descriptor UI: D000275

Alternative terms: Adjustment Disorders; Reactive Disorders; Disorder, Reactive; Disorders, Reactive; Reactive Disorder; Adjustment Disorder; Disorder, Adjustment; Disorders, Adjustment; Depression, Reactive; Depressions, Reactive; Reactive Depression; Reactive Depressions; Transient Situational Disturbance; Disturbance, Transient Situational; Disturbances, Transient Situational; Situational Disturbance, Transient; Situational Disturbances, Transient; Transient Situational Disturbances; Anniversary Reaction; Anniversary Reactions; Reaction, Anniversary; Reactions, Anniversary;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: F03.075;

Online Note: use ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS to search DEPRESSION, REACTIVE 1966-80 (as Prov 1966-68)

History Note: 81; was DEPRESSION, REACTIVE 1966-80 (Prov 1966-68)

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