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Treatment Situational Depression

Situational Depression is an episode of depressed mood directly related to a life situation or experience. This condition is known as Adjustment Disorder according to psychiatric terminology.

  1. Adjustment Disorder

    • Adjustment Disorder is a condition involving a reaction to an external situation or stress such as loss of a job, loss of a spouse or loved one or other traumatic situation.

    Symptoms

    • The symptoms of Adjustment Disorder can include many symptoms of depression such as sadness, hopelessness and withdrawal. It also can include other symptoms such as anxiety, destructive behavior and abuse of alcohol or other drugs.

    Duration

    • Adjustment Disorder typically has a short duration related to the time it takes one to adjust or integrate the life situation that caused the reaction. This might involve a period of grieving after the loss of a loved one, for example.

    Treatment

    • Psychotherapy is the most common treatment for Adjustment Disorder and involves helping the patient learn to cope with the loss or other life change. If symptoms warrant, medication may be used in combination with therapy.

    Outcome

    • Most people suffering from Adjustment Disorder recover completely and relatively quickly, especially if they are receiving some form of treatment or support. Adjustment Disorder is a very common condition.

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