Dissociative disorders represent a complex and multifaceted area of psychological study, encompassing a range of conditions characterized by disruptions and discontinuity in consciousness, identity, memory, emotion, perception, and body representation. Due to the extensive and diverse body of scientific research surrounding dissociative disorders, it is not feasible to summarize all aspects comprehensively. Instead, we present a directory listing of the various headings covered under this topic on our website. This directory is intended to guide readers through the myriad facets of dissociative disorders, from theoretical underpinnings to clinical practices, diagnostic tools, and treatment modalities.
Directory of Headings on Dissociative Disorder
- Theoretical Developments and Conceptualization of Dissociation
- Clinical Interviews – General Framework
- Testing Instruments
- Testing Instruments for Dissociative Disorders
- Misdiagnosis
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociation
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder – ADHD
- Differential Diagnosis
- Severe Dissociation
- Medical Causes of Dissociation
- Medical Evaluation
- Evaluations for Parents
- Treatment, Pharmacotherapy
- Family Therapy
- Special Cautions in the Treatment of Dissociative Symptomatology
- Treatment of Dissociative Amnesia
- Dissociative Amnesia
- Chronic Amnesia
- Acute Amnesia
- What is the Goal of Therapy
- Post-Traumatic Growth and Identification with Abuser
- Identification with the Aggressor
- Child Abuse
- Prognosis and Treatment – Length and Course of Treatment
- Predictors of Course
- Prognosis for Dissociative Amnesia
- Dissociative Identity Disorder & Childhood Trauma
- Diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder in the DSM-5
- What Causes Dissociative Identity Disorder
- The Following Steps Can Lead to Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Dissociative Identity Disorder – Two Types
- How Might Dissociative Identity Disorder Present in the Therapeutic Setting
- Dissociative Parental Alignment
- Classic Symptoms of Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Amnesia in Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Auditory and Visual Hallucinations
- Dissociative and Genetic Predisposition
- Depersonalization & Derealization Disorder
- Clinical Criteria for Depersonalization & Derealization Disorder
- Other Specified Dissociative Disorder
- Dissociative Disorders-Definition
- The 5 DSM-5 Dissociative Disorders
- Dissociation’s Neurobiology: Evidence of Brain Disconnections
- Functional Neuroimaging
- Speed Responses
- Hormonal Responses
- Structural Imaging
- What is the Cause of Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders
- Psychobiology of Dissociation
- Dissociative Disorders in Adulthood
- Genetic Studies
- Emotional Dysregulation
- Trauma and Parental Caregiving
- Dissociative Symptoms
- Trans Behavior and Trans States or Self States
- Signs of Shifts
- The Following are Some Signs of Shifts
- What is Dissociative Amnesia
- Dissociative Amnesia-Diagnostic Criteria
- Symptoms and Signs of Dissociative Amnesia
- Comorbidity is Common with Dissociative Disorders
- Somatic Symptoms, Post-Traumatic Symptoms
- Identity Alteration and Changes of State
- Motivated Forgetting – Cognitive Neuroscience and Motivated Forgetting
- The Intentionality Shift Theory
- What Can Be Said
- Developmental Effects
- Correlations with Stop Signal Inhibition
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Development of Retrieval Suppression
- Neural Mechanisms of Retrieval Suppression- Basic Findings
- Neural Mechanisms of Emotional Memory Suppression
- Negative Control Effects Build with Repetition
- Summary of Evidence for Retrieval Suppression
- Can Repressed Memories of Abuse Be Later Remembered
- The Reinstatement Hypothesis
Each of these headings delves into specific aspects of dissociative disorders, offering insights into their complex nature, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. This directory aims to provide an overview of the extensive research and knowledge available on dissociative disorders, guiding professionals, researchers, and interested individuals through this intricate field.