Myths about DID paint it as a rare, untreatable condition that involves extreme personality changes. In reality, people with DID switch identities because they don't have a single unified identity.

PARIS — The 2023 Encéphale Congress devoted a session to dissociative identity disorder (DID). It's a fascinating condition that has been depicted in countless movies and TV shows. And while it may be ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

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Many medical terms have evolved or changed over the years to reflect advancements in medical knowledge or to reduce stigma. For example, what was once called consumption is now known to be ...

In recent years, social media has empowered people who live with conditions that have been historically maligned or misunderstood to share information, whether it be facts about their condition or ...

Sarah Schuster has a journalism degree from Syracuse University. She spent seven years helping people tell their mental health stories at The Mighty, and is currently pursing a master's in social work ...

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 ...

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 ...