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.”
Mental Health
Common Mental Health Issues in Teens: Effects & Treatments
Table of Contents Around the globe, mental health challenges are on the rise among youth. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 40% of teens in the US