Dissociative Identity Disorder : Treatment and Management / [E-Book]

The History of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Also Known as Multiple Personality Disorder -- DSM and Dissociative Identity Disorder -- Dissociative Identity Disorder Theory vs Fact -- All Kinds of Dissociative Disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder -- All Kinds of Dissociative Disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder -- Epidemiology of Dissociative Identity Disorder -- Multiple Personality and Popular Culture -- Dissociative Identity Disorder In Hollywood and Other Movies -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Comorbidities -- PTSD and Dissociative Identity Disorder -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Depression -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Anxiety -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Trauma -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and OSDD -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and BPD -- Bipolar Disorder and DID -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Women -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Male Patients -- Dissociative Identity Disorder in Children -- Gender differences in Dissociative Identity Disorder -- Dissociation in Animals -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Genetics -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Human Brain-Neuroanatomy -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Neurophysiology -- Patholophysiology of Dissociative Identity Disorder -- Dissociative Identity Disorder risk factors -- Causes of Dissociative Identity Disorder -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Modern Psychiatry -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Differential Diagnosis -- Dissociative Identity Disorder Diagnosis -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Psychiatrist's Struggles -- Dissociative Identity Disorder Treatment -- Drug Treatment -- Psychotherapy and Dissociative Identity Disorder -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Clinical Trials -- Dissociative Identity Disorder Recovery -- DID Management -- DID Prognosis -- Life of a DID Patient -- Struggle of Family of DID Patients -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Religion - demonic possession -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Drug Abuse -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and the Law -- Popular Cases of Dissociative Identity Disorder -- DID Patient's Interpersonal Relationships -- Dating a DID Patient -- Dissociative Identity Disorder and Social Media -- Coping with Dissociative Identity Disorder -- Tips for DID Patients to Live a Good Life -- Tips for Family Members of DID Patients -- Tips for Healthcare Providers -- A Psychiatrist's Perspective -- DID Patient's/s Interview -- DID and Editors' Perspective.

This book contains new evidence and more ideas for treatment and management of dissociative identity disorder (DID). It is written from the standpoint of an expert in the field for other professionals that deal with or are interested in DID. Chapters are divided into 4 parts. Part 1 acts as an introduction to understanding dissociative identity disorder, such its history, the different types of the disorder, and its portrayal in popular culture. The chapters in this part cover multiple personality disorder, theories, and epidemiology of the disease. Part 2 discusses the pathology and neuroscience of the disease. The comorbidities related to the disorder will be explained, such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and more. This part concludes with the potential causes of dissociative identity disorder, which ties into the previously mentioned comorbidities throughout this part. Supplementing the aforementioned topics, Part 3 discusses management of the disease.The chapters will cover modern psychiatry, diagnosis, and treatment options. Drug treatment and psychotherapy are some examples of the treatment options available. The authors share their experiences and perspectives of managing DID, including clinical trials and recovery. Finally, Part 4 discusses the sociology of DID, such as potential drug abuse, social media presence, and the difficulties that psychiatrists face in diagnosing the disease. This part provides advice for clinicians and healthcare providers by sharing different perspectives from psychiatrists that encounter the disease. Written by experts in the field, Dissociative Identity Disorder serves as a valuable resource for psychiatrists and clinicians seeking to understand, treat, and manage the disease.