OBJECTIVE: To examine the concept of dissociative identity disorder (DID). METHOD: We reviewed the literature. RESULTS: The literature shows that 1) there is no proof for the claim that DID results from childhood trauma; 2) the condition cannot be reliably diagnosed; 3) contrary to theory, DID cases in children are almost never reported; and 4) consistent evidence of blatant iatrogenesis appears in the practices of some of the disorder's proponents. CONCLUSIONS: DID is best understood as a culture-bound and often iatrogenic condition.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the concept of dissociative identity disorder (DID). METHOD: We reviewed the literature. RESULTS: The literature shows that 1) there is no proof for the claim that DID results from childhood trauma; 2) the condition cannot be reliably diagnosed; 3) contrary to theory, DID cases in children are almost never reported; and 4) consistent evidence of blatant iatrogenesis appears in the practices of some of the disorder's proponents. CONCLUSIONS: DID is best understood as a culture-bound and often iatrogenic condition.
Authors: Sean H Yutzy; Chad R Woofter; Christopher C Abbott; Imad M Melhem; Brooke S Parish Journal: J Nerv Ment Dis Date: 2012-05 Impact factor: 2.254
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Authors: Yolanda R Schlumpf; Antje A T S Reinders; Ellert R S Nijenhuis; Roger Luechinger; Matthias J P van Osch; Lutz Jäncke Journal: PLoS One Date: 2014-06-12 Impact factor: 3.240