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Do Dissociative Alters 'Lie?'
24 July 2025
Dissociative alters, as distinct identity states in Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), can, and sometimes d...
Read more →Dissociative Alters and Suicide Ideation
17 July 2025
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a condition where an individual has two or more distinct identities (o...
Read more →How Do Dissociative Alters Behave?
10 July 2025
Alters in dissociation, particularly in Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), are distinct identity states tha...
Read more →What Are Alters in Dissociation?
3 July 2025
In dissociative identity disorder (DID) and related dissociative conditions, alter ‘personalities,’ commonly c...
Read more →Childhood Physical Abuse & Dissociative Disorders
26 June 2025
Childhood physical abuse demonstrates a stronger direct link to dissociation than sexual abuse due to its imme...
Read more →Inflammation Caused By Childhood Trauma Affects Brain Development
19 June 2025
Inflammation triggered by childhood trauma can profoundly alter the developing brain, leading to structural an...
Read more →Child Attachment and Stress Regulation
12 June 2025
Early attachment relationships are fundamental for a child’s ability to regulate emotions and manage stress. S...
Read more →Stress and Our Immune System
5 June 2025
Stress significantly influences immune function, with effects varying dramatically based on duration and inten...
Read more →Parental Mental Illness Raises Risk of Childhood Psychopathology
29 May 2025
Children of parents with schizophrenia face a significantly higher risk of developing mental health issues com...
Read more →The Body Remembers
22 May 2025
Body-mind therapy, particularly as outlined in Babette Rothschild’s influential book The Body Remembers, is gr...
Read more →Effects of Chronic Stress on the Brain
15 May 2025
Chronic stress is a prolonged and persistent feeling of pressure or tension that lasts for weeks, months, or e...
Read more →A Layperson’s Guide to Psychosis
8 May 2025
Psychosis is a condition characterised by a loss of contact with reality, where a person’s thoughts and percep...
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