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Dissociative Identity Disorder
Some people with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) consider their condition to be a “gift?rather than a disorder, and they oppose the idea that people with DID need therapy. A few of these sites are represented in our selection, in addition to the many sites that view DID as an emotional disorder.
Astraea’s Multiple Personality Resources and Controversy
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Unknown.
- This nonprofessional site takes the position that multiplicity is not always caused by childhood trauma but is a form of multiple consciousness that may have a genetic component.
The CIA and Military Mind Control Research: Building the Manchurian Candidate
The CIA and Military Mind Control Research: Building the Manchurian Candidate Part 2
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Mind Control Forum.
- Transcripts of 1996 lectures by Colin Ross, M.D., describing his investigation of CIA mind control research and his conclusion that the CIA purposely created people with DID to use in undercover operations.
Guidelines for Treating DID in Adults
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: International Society for the Study of Dissociation.
- Outline of recommended diagnosis and treatment procedures. These guidelines have been cited as a standard of care in several court cases.
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Mary Ann Cox; HealingHopes, Inc.
- A support forum for people with DID, including information on how to choose a therapist.
- Message boards and a chat room.
A History of the Study of MPD/DID
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Nancy Burnett, an attorney; About.com.
- A brief history of the condition, with references to scientific journals and books.
- Links to other Web sites about various aspects of DID and related issues.
- Some areas of this site are not frequently updated.
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Judy Castelli.
- Art and writings by “an artist/survivor with MPD.?
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Unknown.
- Lists support Web sites by and for survivors of child abuse who have DID.
New York Society for the Study of Multiple Personality and Dissociation
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: New York Society for the Study of Multiple Personality and Dissociation.
- Describes the Society’s scientific meetings and activities.
- Links to other sites dealing with dissociation.
- Message board for people with DID.
Risk Management in Dissociative Disorder and Trauma Therapy
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Mind Control Forum.
- Transcript of a 1997 conference presentation by Alan Scheflin, a law professor, on how to protect oneself against allegations of iatrogenesis and “memory implantation?when working with DID patients.
Colin A. Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Colin A. Ross, M.D.
- This site receives an award because of its useful information concerning the assessment of dissociation.
- Includes a review of the literature concerning the Dissociative Experiences Scale.
- Complete text and scoring information for Dissociative Disorders Interview Schedule, a structured interview by Dr. Ross that has been used in numerous research studies.
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Arizona Department of Health Services.
- Outline of goals and recommended treatment approaches for people with DID.
Sidran Traumatic Stress Foundation
- ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Sidran Traumatic Stress Foundation, a nonprofit foundation that publishes and supports treatment in dissociative disorders and other trauma.
- Describes Sidran’s training program, for agencies, in stress and trauma.
- Articles and handouts for clients and their families concerning DID and PTSD.
- Bibliography of print publications concerning dissociation, with abstracts.
- Links to trauma/DID-related sites.
E. Dissociative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
Although there are no Web sites (or print publications) specifically about this diagnostic category, the sites in IV. Dissociative Identity Disorder and VII. General Dissociative Disorder Resources will be helpful in working with patients who fall into this category.