Adjustment Disorder

Authors

Claire Thesing, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

5-17-2018

Comments

Presentation: 44:39

Abstract

Goals/Objectives/Take-Aways

• Know the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for adjustment disorder
• Be familiar with the controversy around this diagnosis
• Feel comfortable discussing this diagnosis with patients
• Understand the treatment options
• Understand the potential for severe consequences of this disorder

Outline

• Epidemiology
• Diagnostic Criteria
• Differential Diagnosis
• Deeper Analysis of the Diagnosis -> Understanding the Controversy
• Treatment Options
• Summary

Recommended Citation

Thesing, MD, Claire, "Adjustment Disorder" (2018). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 264.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/264

Language

English