adjustment disorder

American  

noun

Psychiatry.

1. a mental disorder that occurs as a maladaptive reaction to an episode of psychological, social, or physical stress, as divorce or a natural disaster.

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Example Sentences

Overall, the rates of Americans seeking weekly care for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder increased by 4% to 14% after March 13, 2020.

From Washington Times • Jan. 6, 2023

The father also suffered from chronic adjustment disorder and persistent complex bereavement disorder, with mixed anxiety and a depressed mood, court documents show.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2022

Aiko's mother, Empress Masako, gave up a life as a diplomat and has struggled for years with what the palace terms an "adjustment disorder."

From Reuters • Mar. 17, 2022

In my family, one of my nieces, a 21-year-old college senior, lives with generalized anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder but has made clear she does not feel stigmatized.

From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2021

Closing for the defence, barrister Andrew Stubbs QC reminded the jury of the evidence of Dr Chakrabati who diagnosed the girl as having an adjustment disorder at the time of the killings.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2016