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The recently canceled United States of Tara, a television series featuring a fictional woman with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), once again raises questions about portrayal in the media of ...

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Dissociative identity disorder is mainly treated with talk therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps change negative thought patterns. EMDR therapy is used to lower distress from traumatic memories.

Many medical terms have evolved or changed over the years to reflect advancements in medical knowledge or to reduce stigma. For example, what was once called consumption is now known to be ...

Sarah Schuster has a journalism degree from Syracuse University. She spent seven years helping people tell their mental health stories at The Mighty, and is currently pursing a master's in social work ...