BackPublished on June 13, 2017
Dissociative identity disorder
A disorder characterized by the presence of 2 or more distinct personality states.
Overview
Dissociative identity disorder, previously called multiple personality disorder, is characterized by the presence of 2 or more distinct personality states (identities). Each may have a unique name, personal history, and characteristics.
Treatments
This is usually a reaction to trauma, to help a person avoid bad memories. Treatment is talk therapy.