Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is arguably the most chilling, controversial, and misunderstood condition in psychology. Hollywood loves to exploit it, but what is the truth behind the fragmented self?

In this deep-dive episode, we cut through the sensationalism of films like Split and historical cases like Sybil to explore the complex reality of DID. We separate the clinical facts from the fiction, providing context for students and professionals, while keeping the topic accessible for everyone.

• The Clinical Shift: Why the diagnosis moved from Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) to Dissociative Identity Disorder.
• The Two Competing Models: A balanced look at the Trauma Model versus the Sociocognitive Model (SCM) of DID.
• Healing the Fragmented Self: The three-phase approach to treatment and how recovery is possible.
• Cross-Cultural Connections: We explore the fascinating inclusion of the Possession Form of DID in the DSM-5-TR and ICD-11, and how culture interprets radical personality shifts.

This episode is a call for compassion and a clear look at how the human mind survives prolonged, severe trauma.

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• Intro Music: "More Now Than Ever" by North Sphere

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