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. 2013 Jan;35(1):4-9.
doi: 10.4103/0253-7176.112193.

Adjustment disorder: current diagnostic status

Bichitra Nanda Patra  1 , Siddharth Sarkar
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Adjustment disorder: current diagnostic status

Bichitra Nanda Patra et al. Indian J Psychol Med. 2013 Jan.

Abstract

Adjustment disorder is a common diagnosis in psychiatric settings and carries a significant rate of morbidity. However, diagnostic criteria are vague and not much helpful in clinical practice. Also there has been relatively little research done on this disorder. In this article, we review the information that is available on the epidemiology, clinical features, validity, and current diagnostic status of adjustment disorder. In this article, the controversy surrounding the diagnosis is also highlighted. It also discusses the differential and comorbid diagnosis. The various recommendations for DSM-V and ICD-11 conclude the article.

Keywords: Adjustment disorder; current nosology; epidemiology; validity.

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