Adjustment Disorder

A young man sitting on a park bench with his head bowed and hands clasped in prayer. There is a newspaper and paper coffee cup on the bench beside him, and a backpack next to the newspaper. In the background, people are walking and jogging in a park with autumn-colored trees and a city skyline in the distance.

Adjustment disorders occur when emotional or behavioral symptoms develop in response to a stressful life event.

Adjustment Disorder

Symptoms may include:

  • Sadness or anxiety

  • Feeling overwhelmed

  • Irritability

  • Risky or impulsive behavior

Symptoms typically improve within six months once the stressor resolves. Therapy can help restore stability.