Adjustment Disorder Treatment - Bournewood Health Systems

Adjustment disorder is a mental health condition characterized by emotional or behavioral reactions to stress and trauma. The stressors can include life events like losing a loved one or job loss.

This condition can cause short-term, temporary symptoms that cause you to feel and react more intensely than usual. It can have a significant impact on your mental health and daily life, making early intervention crucial for reducing the severity of symptoms and building resilience.

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Adjustment Disorder Symptoms

Symptoms can vary depending on the person and the type of adjustment disorder. Some common symptoms include:

Frequent crying
Feeling sad, depressed and hopeless
Feeling anxious and nervous
Muscle twitches or trembling
Tiredness and trouble sleeping
Impulsive or reckless behavior
Feeling irritable
Trouble concentrating
Self-harm or thoughts about suicide

Types of Adjustment Disorder

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) classifies six different types of adjustment disorder, signifying the diverse ways the condition can manifest and affect your mental and emotional well-being:

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
Adjustment disorder with anxiety
Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
Adjustment disorder with disturbance of conduct
Adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct
Unspecified adjustment disorder

How Is Adjustment Disorder Diagnosed?

Our mental health professionals diagnose adjustment disorders through a clinical assessment that includes a comprehensive evaluation of a patient’s symptoms, history and recent stressors.

We look for the DSM-5 criteria for adjustment disorder, including:

The onset of emotional or behavioral symptoms within three months of a specific stressor.
Significant distress or impairment in functioning.
Symptoms that do not meet the criteria for other mental disorders.

A thorough understanding of the individual’s coping mechanisms and support systems is also essential for accurate diagnosis.

Adjustment Disorder Treatment Options

At Bournewood Health Systems, we provide personalized care and tailor our treatments to each individual’s unique situation. Our adjustment disorder treatment focuses on understanding the stressor and enhancing coping strategies.

We provide several therapeutic options as part of our treatment plan for adjustment disorder, including:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This evidence-based treatment helps individuals identify and work on unhealthy thought patterns to improve emotional regulation and coping skills.
Individual and group therapy: Our individual sessions provide a safe space for self-exploration, while group therapy fosters connection and shared experiences.
Stress management techniques: We teach relaxation exercises, mindfulness practices and problem-solving skills to help manage stress effectively.

In some cases, we may prescribe medication to alleviate symptoms. An individual experiencing adjustment disorder with anxiety, for example, might benefit from anti-anxiety medications to reduce acute anxiety and promote calmness. In other circumstances, we might prescribe antidepressants to address mood disturbances and enhance overall emotional well-being.

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This website is not intended to give clinical or medical advice. If you are experiencing an emergency or crisis, please go to your nearest hospital Emergency Department or call 911.