Enhancing adjustment: Investigating the impact of psychosocial intervention on adjustment disorder

Maladaptive emotional and/or behavioral reactions to recognisable psychosocial stressors, with symptoms out of proportion to the severity of the stressor, are the hallmarks of adjustment disorder. The primary objectives of this research are to assess the psychosocial issues experienced by a person diagnosed with adjustment disorder and to provide targeted psychosocial interventions. In the present case study, a single-case experimental design with pre- and post-assessment was done. The researchers used social history performa, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Adjustment Disorder New Module-20 (ADNM-20) scale, the WHO Quality of Life-BREF & Coping Skill Scale, and the Family Assessment Device. Psychiatric social work intervention based on the identified factors were provided. The intervention focused on supportive therapy, teaching coping skills and problem-solving, activity scheduling, sleep hygiene, and stress management. Post-intervention scores reveal significant changes in pre- and post-scores on Beck Anxiety, Beck Depression, ADNM scale, Coping Skill, and WHO Quality of Life Scale. The psychosocial intervention was effective in addressing the stressors in a person with adjustment disorders. The multifaceted approach, including assessment tools and targeted interventions, contributed to positive changes in anxiety, depression, coping scale, and quality of life measures. These findings suggest that a comprehensive approach involving psychiatric social work can play a crucial role in helping individuals manage and overcome adjustment disorders.