A(n) _____ occurs when ordinary stresses, such as losing a job, intense marital strife, and chronic physical illness, push people beyond their ability to cope with life.

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This is a clear description of an adjustment disorder, which is a mental health diagnosis given when a person is struggling to cope with a stressor (or stressors) that are beyond their normal range of experiences. Symptoms may include anxiety, depression, or behavioral problems, and can last up to six months after the stressor has been resolved.

A(n) _____ Occurs When Ordinary Stresses, Such as Losing a Job