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Dissociative Identity Disorder Service

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a condition that can develop as a response to trauma, often developing due to a combination of biological and psychosocial factors including chronic childhood abuse and neglect. At Mass General Brigham, we treat a range of post-traumatic symptoms, including dissociation that may affect daily life.
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Destigmatizing dissociative identity disorder

At Mass General Brigham, which includes McLean Hospital, we provide comprehensive, compassionate care for people with DID.

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is often misunderstood and misrepresented, which can make it harder for people to seek care or feel believed. It most often develops in childhood as a response to trauma, helping a person cope by separating thoughts, feelings, memories, or behaviors, often outside of conscious awareness.

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Part of Mental Health and Psychiatric Services

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Our approach to dissociative identity disorder care

Our team works to reduce stigma and create a safe, supportive environment where healing can begin.
Expertise in complex mental health care disorders
Dissociative identity disorder is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked. Our specialists understand how to recognize and treat DID using evidence-based, trauma-informed care, helping you work toward greater stability and quality of life.
Support across phases of recovery

DID requires a specialized treatment approach that differs from standard mental health care. Our team follows a paced, research-based model that often includes a combination of the following:

  • Safety and stabilization: Building coping skills and reducing distressing symptoms, such as dissociation, self-harm or suicidal thoughts
  • Trauma processing: Carefully developing understanding of past trauma experiences and agency over the impact they have on current functioning in a paced, contained way
  • Integration and recovery: Developing new strategies for approaching relationships and other values-based goals without dissociation
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People with DID universally struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, but may also need help with depression, anxiety, substance use, or eating disorders. Our specialists are experts in treating multiple diagnoses at once, no matter how complex your symptoms.
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Our specialists

No matter what disease or condition you have, Mass General Brigham has specialists near you who can help.
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People with dissociative identity disorder often benefit from coordinated, multidisciplinary care. The following Mass General Brigham programs and services may support different aspects of your care.

  • Mental Health and Psychiatric Services

    Access compassionate mental health and psychiatric care across Greater Boston at Mass General Brigham, home to world-class experts from McLean Hospital.

  • Stress and PTSD Service

    Our stress and PTSD services include therapy, medications, partial hospital programs, and specialized care for children and adults. Learn about PTSD care at Mass General Brigham.

  • Personality Disorder Service

    Personality disorders, like bipolar disorder, can cause intense, distressing symptoms. Learn about our customized, compassionate personality disorder treatment for adults and children.

  • McLean’s Borderline Personality Disorder Outpatient Program at Gunderson

    Learn how our outpatient treatment program is designed to provide structured, compassionate, and evidence-based care for individuals with borderline personality disorder.

  • Anxiety Service

    Access comprehensive services for anxiety disorders, including medications and therapies. Request an appointment.

  • Depression Service

    Our compassionate behavioral health specialists offer the latest depression treatments and programs for children and adults. Learn how we can help.

  • Neuropsychological and Psychological Testing Service

    Offering diagnostic testing and comprehensive evaluations of cognitive abilities (memory, concentration, language, etc.), emotional functioning, and personality. Contact us today.

  • Support, Treatment, and Resilience Program at McLean

    The STAR Program delivers high-quality outpatient care to teens and young adults ages 14–25 who are at risk of psychotic illnesses.

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Contact the Dissociative Identity Disorder Service

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you.
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