Adjustment disorder: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

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Adjustment disorder: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

A 34-year-old male presents to the clinic. He has been feeling depressed recently and has lost interest in social activities that he normally enjoys. This has been going on for the past two months. He recently changed jobs and his new job has been stressful and lonely. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Acute stress disorder
B. Avoidant personality disorder
C. Oppositional defiant disorder
D. Attention deficit disorder
E. Adjustment disorder

Answer and topic summary

The answer is E. Adjustment disorder

Adjustment disorder is characterized by an emotional and/or behavioral reaction to an identifiable stressor that causes a disproportionate response. Some examples of stressors include divorce, changes in job, going away for school, retirement, etc. It’s important to note that the stressor is not life-threatening. Per DSM-V criteria, the response occurs within 3 months of the stressor onset and must stop within 6 months of the stressor terminating. It must cause significant impairment to be coined a disorder. Treatment is psychotherapy.

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