Stress, Not Elsewhere Classified Overview

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What is the main difference between stress, not elsewhere classified, and adjustment disorder?

Management approach

Onset timeline after the stressor (correct)

Intensity of the stressor

Prevalence in the general population

How is Adjustment Disorder usually diagnosed?

Using Perceived Stress Scale

Through clinical interview according to DSM-5 criteria (correct)

Via the Life-Stress Inventory assessment

Based on a 10-point intensity scale rating

What is the prevalence of Adjustment Disorder among those who are recently unemployed?

27% (correct)

18%

1-2%

5-20%

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with Adjustment Disorder?

Substance use disorder comorbidity Signup and view all the answers

How long does Adjustment Disorder usually take to resolve after the stressor has stopped?

Within 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a risk factor, an exacerbating factor, and a treatment target, but not a diagnosis itself?

Stress, not elsewhere classified Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for the onset of emotional or behavioural symptoms in Adjustment Disorder?

The symptoms must occur within 3 months of the stressor. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a minor depressive episode from major depressive disorder?

Minor depressive episodes have fewer symptoms and shorter episodes than major depression. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder)?

Symptoms persist for 2 or more years. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a mood disorder according to the text?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Signup and view all the answers

In Adjustment Disorder, what determines if symptoms are clinically significant?

Having distress that is proportionate to the severity of the stressor. Signup and view all the answers

Which medical condition is NOT listed as a potential organic cause of depressive disorder in the text?

Alzheimer's Disease Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main difference between stress, not elsewhere classified, and adjustment disorder?

How is Adjustment Disorder usually diagnosed?

What is the prevalence of Adjustment Disorder among those who are recently unemployed?

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with Adjustment Disorder?

How long does Adjustment Disorder usually take to resolve after the stressor has stopped?

What is considered a risk factor, an exacerbating factor, and a treatment target, but not a diagnosis itself?

What is a key requirement for the onset of emotional or behavioural symptoms in Adjustment Disorder?

What distinguishes a minor depressive episode from major depressive disorder?

What is a common characteristic of dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder)?

Which of the following is NOT considered a mood disorder according to the text?

In Adjustment Disorder, what determines if symptoms are clinically significant?

Which medical condition is NOT listed as a potential organic cause of depressive disorder in the text?

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