Adjustment Disorder

Adjustment Disorder is a stress-related mental health condition characterized by emotional or behavioral symptoms—such as anxiety, sadness, or irritability—that arise within three months of a significant life change or stressful event (e.g., job loss, divorce, relocation), and while symptoms typically resolve within six months after the stressor ends, professional treatment through psychotherapy and, when appropriate, medication can provide effective support and coping strategies to restore emotional well-being.