Stressors and the adjustment disorders

Abstract

THE NATURE OF STRESS AND THE NATURE OF ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS: The Nature of Stress: Problems of Measurement TYPES OF STRESSORS: Object Loss Due to Death of Parent or Sibling Illness as Stress: Accidents and Toxic Ingestions Birth-Related Reactions as Sources of Stress Flood, Tornado and Hurricane Human Engendered Bodily Trauma: Rape Spouse Beating Loss of an Ideal VULNERABILITIES: Pathogenesis of the Adjustment Disorders: Vulnerabilities Due to Temperamental Factors Stress, Neuroendocrine Patterns and Emotional Response PROTECTIVE FACTORS: EGO STRENGTHS: Family and Extended Family as Ego Supports Ego Strength and Coping Capacity: Large Group Affiliation THE ADJUSTMENT DISORDER SYNDROME: Disturbances of Conduct Following Stress Adjustment Reactions: The Psychotic Syndrome PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION: Treatment for Stress-Related Disorders Individual Psychotherapy in Adjustment Disorders.