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Adjustment
Disorder Symptoms and Diagnostic Information
Adjustment Disorder symptoms and diagnostic information:
Information related to Adjustment Disorder Symptoms related to the associated
diagnosis follow below. While some of these
Adjustment Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical
professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health
professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can
or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Adjustment Disorder Symptoms in making proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and
psychological testing considerations. This information on Adjustment
Disorder symptoms are for information purposes only and should never replace the judgement and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
Adjustment Disorders Symptoms
Common Characteristics
All of the disorders in this
category relate to a significantly more difficult adjustment to a life situation
than would normally be expected considering the circumstances. While it is
common to need months and perhaps even years to feel normal again after the loss
of a long time spouse, for instance, when this adjustment causes significant
problems for an abnormal length of time, it may be considered an adjustment
disorder.
The disorders in this category can
present themselves quite differently. The key to diagnosing is to look at (1)
the issue that is causing the adjustment disorder and (2) the primary symptoms
associated with the disorder.
Disorders in this Category
309.9 Adjustment
Disorder Unspecified
309.24 Adjustment Disorder
with Anxiety
309.0 Adjustment Disorder
with Depressed Mood
309.3 Adjustment Disorder
with Disturbance of Conduct
309.28 Adjustment Disorder
with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood
309.4 Adjustment Disorder
with Mixed Disturbance of Emotions and Conduct
See additional Diagnosis and
Treatment Codes Above Right Hand Corner
Additional
Information and webpage by
Paul Susic
MA
Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
(Health and Geriatric Psychologist)
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