MODERN APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS (LITERATURE REVIEW)

Although most people quickly adapt to stress factors, some experience a more serious reaction to stress, which may include psychological distress and impaired functioning, that is, an emotional or behavioral reaction disproportionate to the magnitude of the stressor. This type of stress reaction is referred to as an adjustment disorder (AD). Today, the diagnostic criteria for AD remain vague and cause difficulties for mental health professionals. The aim of the article is to study the concept of "adjustment disorder" at the current stage, analyze and critically review modern research on this problem. To achieve the goal, a thorough qualitative and quantitative content analysis of the scientific literature on AD was conducted. The literature search was carried out using international databases, such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science and CrossRef, for the period 1968—2023. Based on the results of the analysis of literary sources, the history of the emergence of the diagnostic category of RA and its criteria was traced, predictors of development, features of pathogenesis, course, prognosis and modern approaches to the treatment of RA were considered.