Adjustment Disorder E016
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/sops-grouped-icd-body-system/b/adjustment-disorder-e016-3090309130924309
Factors in CCPS as at 15 October 2008 (E016)
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016-3090309130924309/rulebase-adjustment-disorder
A category 1A stressor
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016/factors-ccps-15-october-2008-e016/category-1a-stressor
A category 1B stressor
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016/factors-ccps-15-october-2008-e016/category-1b-stressor
A category 2 stressor
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016/factors-ccps-15-october-2008-e016/category-2-stressor
A clinically significant psychiatric condition
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016/factors-ccps-15-october-2008-e016/clinically-significant-psychiatric-condition
A serious medical illness or injury
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016/factors-ccps-15-october-2008-e016/serious-medical-illness-or-injury
A significant other who experiences a category 1A stressor
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016/factors-ccps-15-october-2008-e016/significant-other-who-experiences-category-1a-stressor
Chronic pain
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016/factors-ccps-15-october-2008-e016/chronic-pain
Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for adjustment disorder
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016/factors-ccps-15-october-2008-e016/inability-obtain-appropriate-clinical-management-adjustment-disorder
Miscarriage or foetal death in-utero or stillbirth
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016/factors-ccps-15-october-2008-e016/miscarriage-or-foetal-death-utero-or-stillbirth
The death of a significant other
Current RMA Instruments:
| 58 of 2025 | |
| Balance of Probabilities SOP | 59 of 2025 |
Changes from previous Instruments:
ICD Coding:
- ICD-10-AM: F43.2
Brief description
Adjustment disorder is a condition involving the development of emotional and behavioural symptoms in response to an identifiable one-off, recurrent or ongoing stressor(s), and which meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Part of the criteria is that the adjustment disorder must occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) and once the stressor or its consequences have terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months.
Confirming the diagnosis
This diagnosis needs to be established by a psychiatrist.
Additional diagnoses covered by the SOP
- Nil
Conditions not covered by the SOP
- Acute Stress Disorder *
- Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition *
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition *
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder *
- Normal bereavement/Grief
* another SOP applies
Clinical onset
Clinical onset must be within 3 months of the occurrence of the relevant stressor(s).
Clinical worsening
The only SoP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management. Given the nature of the condition, permanent worsening beyond the normal course is unlikely. Specialist psychiatrist opinion would be required to establish that such worsening had occurred.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/b/adjustment-disorder-e016/factors-ccps-15-october-2008-e016/death-significant-other