Adjustment Disorders

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - F03.950.500

**Synonyms:** - Adjustment Disorder - Reactive Disorders