Six months after the death of her husband, 70 year-old Emma Davis has not been able to move out of her home because she is unable to sort through and dispose of her husband's belongings. Emma can longer afford to keep what is now a large house and yearns for her husband to come back. Emma's family doctor referred her to the social worker for counseling to address symptoms of overwhelming sadness and anger regarding her husband's sudden death from a heart attack. What would be the appropriate diagnosis for Emma Davis?

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Emma Davis is experiencing difficulty adjusting to her husband's death, which is causing significant distress and impairment in her ability to move forward. This aligns with an adjustment disorder, characterized by emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a specific stressor.

Six Months After the Death of Her Husband, 70 Year-Old