A patient is admitted to the community mental health center for outpatient therapy with a diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder. Which of the following subjective statements by the patient support this diagnosis? Select all that apply
A. "I was divorced 3 months ago and I can't seem to cope."
B. "I was a victim of date rape 15 years ago when I was in college."
C. "My partner came home last week and told me he just didn't love me anymore."
D. "I failed one of my classes last month and I can't get motivated to register for my next semester."
ANS: A, C, D
A diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder is appropriate when the stressors are related to relational conflict, where there are significant emotional or behavioral symptoms, and when the response occurs within 3 months after the onset of the stressor (and persists no longer than 6 months). Item B would be more aptly described as a traumatic event.
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