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Insomnia
Can't sleep
Lack of motivation
Feeling sad
Nervousness
Feeling anxious
Short temper
Psychosocial stressors
Easily distracted
Low mood
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty gathering thoughts
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What is Adjustment Disorder?
A psychological disorder, often with low mood and anxiety. It is triggered by a sudden change in life circumstances, e.g. divorce or losing a job.
Typical Symptoms of Adjustment Disorder
- Stressed over daily life
- Recent changes in mental state
- Fatigue or low energy that is worse in the morning
- Decreased motivation
- Difficulty concentrating
- Personality change
- Pain at the back of the head
- Tremors of hands and body
Diagnostic Questions for Adjustment Disorder
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you feel stressed or unhappy about going to work or school?
- Recently, are you more confused than before?
- Do you experience fatigue or low energy that is worse in the morning?
- Have you been experiencing decreased motivation recently?
- Do you have difficulty concentrating?
Treatment of Adjustment Disorder
Symptoms improve when the event causing stress is over. Therapy such as counseling and learning stress management strategies is useful. Medication is rarely required.
Reviewed By:
Weston S. Ferrer, MD (Psychiatry)
Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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