Maladaptive reactions to identifiable psychosocial stressors occurring within a short time after onset of the stressor. They are manifested by either impairment in social or occupational functioning or by symptoms (depression, anxiety, etc.) that are in excess of a normal and expected reaction to the stressor.

DUI

D000275 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0000427

History note

81; was DEPRESSION, REACTIVE 1966-80 (Prov 1966-68)

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81; was DEPRESSION, REACTIVE 1969-80