Could You Have Adjustment Disorder/Stress Response Syndrome?

In recent years, disasters and tragedies seem to be everyday occurrences. From massive hurricanes to deadly shootings, the onslaught has many discussing the mental health of individuals experiencing major upheaval in their lives. After a particularly stressful life event, it is normal for individuals to experience periods of sadness, uncertainty, or loss. However, in some, these reactions begin to spiral out of control, and they have difficulty coping or accepting the situation.

A reaction becomes a mental illness when an individual experiences a significant change in thinking, behavior, or emotion that affects their everyday life.