Adjustment disorders refer to an unhealthy, excessive emotional or behavioural response to an identifiable stressful event or change in someone’s life. Symptoms can include depressed mood, anxiety, or a change in conduct and occur within three months of the event or change.

Depending on the age and presenting concerns, adjustment disorders are supported at Red Oak by psychologists or occupational therapists who work with children and adolescents to develop healthy coping strategies, using evidence-based treatment practices.