If the maladaptive reaction leading to a diagnosis of "adjustment disorder" lasts more than ________ months after the removal of the stressor or its consequences,the diagnosis may be changed.

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Adjustment disorders are characterized by the development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor(s) occurring within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s). If these symptoms persist for more than 6 months after the stressor or its consequences have ceased, the diagnosis may need to be reconsidered or changed, as it suggests a more enduring psychological issue than an adjustment disorder.

If the Maladaptive Reaction Leading to a Diagnosis of "Adjustment