Chronic stress: Adjustment disorder often leads to persistent stress, which can result in physical health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and chronic pain.

“If left untreated, an adjustment disorder can progress into a more long-lasting, chronic mental disorder such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder or major depressive disorder ...

For individuals with specific autoimmune conditions, there appears to be an increased risk for affective disorders.

Chronic stress: Adjustment disorder often leads to persistent stress, which can result in physical health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and chronic pain.