Someone you know has just been diagnosed with an adjustment disorder. You can be reasonably sure that this person's disorder is:
A) actually within the range of normal functioning, so it is not really a DSM-5 disorder.
B) not normal, but less severe than acute distress disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder.
C) not normal, and more severe than acute distress disorder, but less severe than posttraumatic stress disorder.
D) not normal, and more severe than either acute distress disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Adjustment disorder is a DSM-5 disorder that is less severe than acute distress disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder. It is characterized by emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a stressor or life event, such as a divorce or job loss. While it is not considered a normal reaction, it is also not as severe as some other trauma-related disorders.

Someone You Know Has Just Been Diagnosed with an Adjustment