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A. The development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in
response to an identifiable stressor(s) occurring within 3
months of the onset of the stressor(s).
B. These symptoms or behaviors are clinically significant as
evidenced by either of the following:
(1) marked distress that is in excess of what would be
expected from exposure to the stressor
(2) significant
impairment in social or occupational (academic) functioning
C. The stress-related disturbance does not meet the criteria
for another specific Axis I disorder and is not merely an
exacerbation of a preexisting Axis I or Axis II disorder.
D. The symptoms do not represent bereavement.
E. Once the stressor (or its consequences) has terminated,
the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months
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