Also called: DID, Multiple Personality Disorder, Split Personality.

ABOUT: A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states. It’s Rare fewer than 200,000 us cases per year. Treatment can help, but this condition can’t be cured. This chronic for this disorder can last for years or be life long. Dissociative identity disorder, previously called multiple personality disorder, is usually a reaction to trauma as a way to help a person avoid bad memories. Dissociative identity disorder is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality identities. Each may have a unique name, personal history, and characteristics.Treatment is talk therapy. This disorder has never been seen in 0-2 year old’s it’s rare for 3-13 year old’s it’s most common in 14-60+ 

SYMPTOMS: Requires a medical diagnosis Dissociative identity disorder is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality identities. Each may have a unique name, personal history, and characteristics.

Behavioral: impulsivity, self-destructive behavior, or self-harm

Mood: anxiety, feeling detached from self, or mood swings

Psychological: altered consciousness, depression, or flashback

Also common: amnesia or blackout

TREATMENTS: Therapies

A talk therapy focused on modifying negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses associated with psychological distress.

Psychological counseling that helps families resolve conflicts and communicate more effectively.

Treatment of mental or behavioral disorders through talk therapy.

Treats mental disorders primarily with talk therapy.

Treats mental disorders primarily with medications.