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Adjustment disorder with work inhibition

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Adjustment disorder with work inhibition is characterized by significant emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor, specifically manifesting as a marked decrease in the ability to perform work or academic activities 1. These symptoms develop within three months of the onset of the stressor 1.

Diagnosis

  • Diagnostic Criteria:
  • * Development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor occurring within 3 months of the onset of the stressor 1. * Symptoms include marked decrease in work or academic productivity 1. * Symptoms include marked decrease in the ability to perform in work or academic settings 1. * The disturbance does not meet criteria for another mental disorder 1. * The symptoms do not represent normal bereavement 1. * Once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional six months 1.

    Management

  • No specific management strategies for adjustment disorder with work inhibition were detailed in the provided abstracts.
  • Special Populations

  • No specific information on special populations was provided in the abstracts.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Individuals experiencing bias in the workplace should be encouraged to face bias to build resilience and strength 1.
  • Support should be provided to those who are personally attacked or diminished in the workplace 1.
  • Workplace cultures should be developed to be inclusive, diverse, and strong 1.
  • References

    1 Chescheir NC, Benner RS. Bias in Obstetrician-Gynecologists' Workplaces. Obstetrics and gynecology 2018. link

    Original source

    1. [1]
      Bias in Obstetrician-Gynecologists' Workplaces.Chescheir NC, Benner RS Obstetrics and gynecology (2018)

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