Adjustment disorder can impact adolescents. It’s natural for teenagers to have some degree of difficulty adjusting to big changes in their life. But when a teenager responds to a stressful event by displaying symptoms of depression —such as hopelessness and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy—over an extended period of time, this is known as adjustment disorder. Other names for this condition are “stress response syndrome,” “transitional disorder,” and “situational depression.”
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The Basics of CBT for Teens: Can It Help?
Discover what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy entails, what can it help with and learn about the impact this therapeutic approach can have in your teen’s life