Dissociative identity disorder is a myth. No, it’s a real mental illness. No, it’s a metaphor for genuine pain and suffering, shaped by a therapist or the media. What are we supposed to believe? The ...

With "Split" M Night Shaymalan is back. Until the next “Lady in the Water” at least. This engaging thriller about the kidnapping of three teenage girls offers a superbly acted and plausibly complex ...

People are turning to social media to define dissociative disorders, but those portrayals aren’t always accurate. Here is a primer. By Christina Caron Have you ever zoned out? Maybe you have ...

We all dissociate. We plan our weddings while staring out at our backyards during breakfast. We get in our cars after a long day of work and somehow float home. We scroll through dozens of TikToks and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There were differences between the content on TikTok and YouTube about dissociative identity disorders. Health ...

We learn the story of “Ella,” a patient with 12 different personalities, or “parts,” and of her therapist, who helped her form a peaceful community—many selves in one body and mind. She'll tell us ...

Today’s fast-paced and high-pressure world is believed to be one of the major factors responsible for the increasing cases of ...

Earlier this year, Dr. Matthew A. Robinson — a clinician and researcher at Harvard Medical School’s largest psychiatric facility, McLean Hospital — delivered a lecture to a room full of his peers. His ...

Formerly known as multiple personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a rare mental health condition. Learn more about risk factors, early symptoms, and when to consult with a ...