Dissociative Disorders

Dissociative Disorders

Types

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Alter Personalities

Amnesia between Alters

Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

Detachment from Self

Distorted Perception of Environment

Dissociative Amnesia

Inability to Recall Personal Information

Fugue State Experiences

Dissociative Disorder NOS

Combination of Dissociative Symptoms

Unspecified Dissociative Condition

Causes

Traumatic Experiences

Childhood Abuse

Neglect and Abandonment

Genetic Predisposition

Family History of Dissociation

Neurobiological Factors

Psychological Factors

Coping Mechanism

Dissociative Tendencies

Symptoms

Fragmentation of Identity

Confusion about Self

Sense of Detachment

Memory Disturbances

Gaps in Autobiographical Memory

Dissociative Fugue

Altered Perception of Reality

Feelings of Unreality

Distorted Time Perception

Diagnosis

Clinical Interview

Assessment of Dissociative Experiences

Evaluation of Symptom Severity

Psychological Testing

Dissociative Experiences Scale

Structured Clinical Interview

Differential Diagnosis

Ruling out Other Mental Disorders

Consideration of Medical Conditions

Treatment

Psychotherapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Hypnotherapy

Pharmacotherapy

Antidepressants

Anti-Anxiety Medications

Integrated Approach

Combination of Therapies

Addressing Underlying Causes