Sites and pages in this category provide information on Dissociative Disorders, characterized by a detachment from normal awareness, identity, memory, or the world.
These include Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder, Dissociative Amnesia, and Dissociative Identity Disorder.
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BehaveNet: Dissociative Amnesia
Shares diagnostic criteria, with related conditions, primary symptom, and psychopathology.
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Depersonalization Community
Depersonalization self help and support group.
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Depersonalization.info
Non-profit discussion site explores the disorder and depersonalization as a symptom of other conditions. Gives personal stories and option to ask an expert.
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International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
International non-profit advances understanding of complex trauma and dissociation. Reports history, training, conferences, journal, and FAQs.
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Mental Health America: Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders
Briefly examines overview, prevalence, forms, treatment, and resources.
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Merck Manual: Overview of Dissociative Disorders
Contains broad description, as well as details on specific disorders. Includes Depersonalization Disorder and Dissociative Personality Disorder.
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MindDisorders.com: Dissociative Amnesia
Defines this condition, with patterns of memory loss, causes, symptoms, demographics, diagnostic methods, treatment, prognosis, prevention, and resources.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI gives a description of dissociative disorders and their treatments.
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Sidran Institute
Offers education and advocacy to promote better understanding, management, and treatment of trauma and dissociation.
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The Stranger in the Mirror
Book on dissociation disorder by Marlene Steinberg. Presents a synopsis, excerpts, and reviews.