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Emotional Adjustment MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Emotional Adjustment
Tree Number(s)
F01.058.144
F01.752.543.500.250
Unique ID
D000066498
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000066498
Scope Note
Psychological process that occurs when an individual adapts to a significant emotional event or stimulus.
Entry Term(s)
Emotional Adaptation
Psychological Adjustment
See Also
Adjustment Disorders
Social Adjustment
Public MeSH Note
2016; for PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT see ADAPTATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL 2000-2015
History Note
2016; for PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT use ADAPTATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL 2000-2015
Date Established
2016/01/01
Date of Entry
2015/07/10
Revision Date
2015/07/09
Emotional Adjustment Preferred
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