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adjustment disorders  

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  • A normal part of child development involves experiencing events that are unexpected or unpleasant and learning how to overcome these challenges. However, for some individuals, recovery after a stressful event is not so easy and distress appears long after the event is over. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Psychology; Adjustment Disorder]

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