adjustment disorders

A form of adjustment disorder — A disorder of individuals who cannot adjust to or cope with a particular stressor, such as a major life event. It may be characterized by depression, anxiety, and/or traumatic stress symptoms.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of adjustment disorder
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