Adjustment Disorders: A Case Study
ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS
DSM-IV
ADJUSTMENT DISORDERs (SPECIFY if ACUTE/CHRONIC)
309.24 With anxiety
309.0 With depressed mood
309.3 With disturbance of conduct
309.4 With mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct
309.28 With mixed anxiety and depressed mood
The essential feature of adjustment disorders is a maladaptive reaction to an identifiable psychosocial stressor that occurs within 3 months of the onset of the stressor. (The reaction to the death of a loved one is not included here, as it is generally diagnosed as bereavement.) The stressor also does not meet the criteria for any specific Axis I disorder or represent an exacerbation of a preexisting Axis I or Axis II disorder.
The response is considered maladaptive because social …show more content…
Promotes feelings of self-worth. These feelings are
Impart a message that it is not the client but the further enhanced as person and behavior are behavior that is unacceptable. viewed separately, communicating unconditional positive regard.
Explore with client alternative ways of handling Physically demanding activities help to relieve frustration/pent-up anger that channel hostile pent-up tension. Note: Exercise need not be energy into socially acceptable behavior (e.g., brisk aerobic or intensive to achieve therapeutic effect. walks, jogging, physical exercises, volleyball, punching bag, exercise bike).
Maintain a calm attitude toward the client if Anxiety is contagious and can be transferred from behavior escalates. Have sufficient staff available to person to person. A calm attitude provides client convey a show of strength to the client if it becomes with a feeling of safety and security. A display of necessary. strength provides reassurance for the client that the staff is in control of the situation and will provide physical security for the client, staff, and others.
Be alert to increased potential for suicidal action as Client may mobilize self for suicidal attempt
DSM-IV
ADJUSTMENT DISORDERs (SPECIFY if ACUTE/CHRONIC)
309.24 With anxiety
309.0 With depressed mood
309.3 With disturbance of conduct
309.4 With mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct
309.28 With mixed anxiety and depressed mood
The essential feature of adjustment disorders is a maladaptive reaction to an identifiable psychosocial stressor that occurs within 3 months of the onset of the stressor. (The reaction to the death of a loved one is not included here, as it is generally diagnosed as bereavement.) The stressor also does not meet the criteria for any specific Axis I disorder or represent an exacerbation of a preexisting Axis I or Axis II disorder.
The response is considered maladaptive because social …show more content…
Promotes feelings of self-worth. These feelings are
Impart a message that it is not the client but the further enhanced as person and behavior are behavior that is unacceptable. viewed separately, communicating unconditional positive regard.
Explore with client alternative ways of handling Physically demanding activities help to relieve frustration/pent-up anger that channel hostile pent-up tension. Note: Exercise need not be energy into socially acceptable behavior (e.g., brisk aerobic or intensive to achieve therapeutic effect. walks, jogging, physical exercises, volleyball, punching bag, exercise bike).
Maintain a calm attitude toward the client if Anxiety is contagious and can be transferred from behavior escalates. Have sufficient staff available to person to person. A calm attitude provides client convey a show of strength to the client if it becomes with a feeling of safety and security. A display of necessary. strength provides reassurance for the client that the staff is in control of the situation and will provide physical security for the client, staff, and others.
Be alert to increased potential for suicidal action as Client may mobilize self for suicidal attempt