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Preventing Adjustment Disorder

While there is no known way to prevent adjustment disorders, the prognosis is good. Adjustment disorders generally resolve with treatment and time without remaining symptoms.

RESOURCES:

National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov

US Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.mentalhealth.org

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

Canadian Psychiatric Association
http://www.cpa-apc.org

Mental Health at Work
http://cgsst.fsa.ulaval.ca/sante/eng/default.asp

References:

Adjustment disorder. Medline Plus, National Library of Medicine website. Available at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/000932.htm . Accessed July 4, 2005.

Adjustment disorders.PsychNet-UK website. Available at: http://www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/adjustment_disorder.htm . Accessed July 4, 2005.

Casey P. Adult adjustment disorder: a review of its current diagnostic status. Journal of Psychiatric Practice . 2001;7: 32-40.

Mental and behavioural disorders. International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Chapter V. World Health Organization website. Available at: http://www3.who.int/icd/vol1htm2003/gf40.htm. Accessed July 6, 2005.

Last reviewed November 2008 by Theodor B. Rais, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Talk about it in the:
Adjustment Disorder Support Group

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