Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a dissociative disorder listed in the DSM-V and ICD-11, and the most well-known form of plurality. Previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder, DID is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identity states, often known as alters or headmates, with impaired recall between identities. Even though recollection of memories and skills is ...

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Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a mental health condition where you have two or more separate personalities that control your behavior at different times.

In controlled studies, non-specialised treatment that did not address dissociative self-states did not substantially improve DID symptoms, though there may be improvement in patients' other conditions.

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a rare condition in which two or more distinct identities, or personality states, are present in—and alternately take control of—an individual.

DID often co-occurs with other emotional conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), and a number of other personality disorders, as well as conversion disorder.

DID is complex—but with the right knowledge, clinicians, caregivers, and communities can play a meaningful role in healing. This on-demand session clarifies DID’s clinical realities, reduces stigma, and offers grounded, evidence-based strategies for support.

It’s characterized by the presence of two or more dissociated self states that have the ability to take executive control and are associated with some degree of personal amnesia. For more information, see: DID in the DSM-5 Symptoms Presentation Prevalence Diagnosis Other relevant pages include Alters and Effects of Identity Alterations.