Dissociative Disorders Flashcards
Characterized by a disruption in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, or behavior.
Dissociative Disorders
Dissociative Disorders arise as a ___ in response to trauma or stress.
coping mechanism
a complex mental health condition where a person has two or more distinct identities or personality states, each with its own way of perceiving and interacting with the world.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
what was DID known as before?
Multiple Personality Disorder
_____ have different names, ages, and characteristics, and they may take control of the person’s behavior at different times.
Identities
the disorder helps the person cope by _____ their experiences and memories.
compartmentalizing
how many identities should be present to consider DID?
two or more
The disorder is often linked to severe trauma or stress, particularly in early childhood.
Trauma Link
Two types of therapy often used for DID
CBT
Trauma-Focused Therapy
one of the goals of the treatment is to help the person ___ their different identities and process traumatic experiences.
integrate
A mental health condition where a person experiences significant memory loss that cannot be explained by ordinary forgetfulness or medical conditions.
Dissociative Amnesia
A mental health condition characterized by persistent or recurrent feelings of detachment
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder
detachment from oneself
Depersonalization
detachment from the surrounding environment
Derealization
