Dissociative Identity Disorder
Hailey Wright 10/14/16 Health-6
Definition
A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.
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How many identity's do you have.
Causes
Can be caused by trauma during childhood
Symptoms
Behavioral
- impulsivity,
- self-destructive behavior,
- self-harm
- altered consciousness
- depression
- flashback
- anxiety
- feeling detached from self
- mood swings
- amnesia
- blackout
Age Tendencies
Can be found anywhere from 3-60+
- Less common in ages 3-13
- Most common in ages 14-60+
Treatments
The only treatment is to talk
- 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.
DID you know?
- Its rare desiese
- Its usually a reaction to trauma as a way to help a person avoid bad memories.
- It can not be cured but treatment may help.
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
- Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Member Services888-999-6264
- HelpLine800-950-6264
Website: http://www.nami.org/#
Location: 3803 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703-524-7600
Mental Heath Support
Website: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
Location: Dubuque, IA 52001-0283
Phone: 563-588-0730
Mental Health of America
Website: mhatc.org
Location: 3136 W 4th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817) 335-5405
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