ANALYSIS OF ADJUSTMENTS DISORDER SYMPTOMS IN NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S THE HAUNTED MIND
Abstract
This research explores the adjustments disorder symptomps in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Haunted Mind by looking for similarities in the story with symptoms of adjustment disorder. This research use qualitative method by focus on the issue of awareness and sensitivity regarding to the mental health and realize that mental health is very important. Visible symptoms are: 1. Feeling hopeless or not enjoying things that used to enjoy, 2. Frequent mood, 3. Worrying or feeling anxious, nervous, jittery or stressed out, 4. Trouble sleeping, 5. Difficulty concentrating, 6. Feeling overwhelmed, 7. Withdrawing from social supports, 8. Suicidal/dead thoughts or behavior. Therefore, the importance of the researchers conducting this research is to build sensitivity to the condition of a person's mental health through the work they create. Artwork that depicts gloom, sadness, and even horror in it has a great potential that is inform us what is happening to the artist.
Keyword: Mental, Illness, Symtomps, Adjustments, Disorder.
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