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An update on multiple personality disorder.

R P Kluft

    Hospital & Community Psychiatry
    |April 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Multiple personality disorder, now known as dissociative identity disorder, is increasingly recognized. Early diagnosis and intensive psychotherapy are key to successful treatment and recovery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Trauma Studies

    Background:

    • Multiple personality disorder (MPD) is diagnosed and treated with increasing frequency.
    • Its manifestations are often unrecognized for years within mental health systems.
    • Recent literature highlights advances in understanding MPD's etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review recent advances in the understanding of MPD.
    • To explore the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of MPD.
    • To synthesize contemporary literature on MPD.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of recent advances in MPD research.
    • Analysis of contemporary studies on MPD.
    • Synthesis of findings on MPD etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

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    Main Results:

    • MPD is a difficult-to-diagnose condition.
    • It typically follows severe child abuse.
    • It is understood as a chronic dissociative posttraumatic stress disorder.

    Conclusions:

    • MPD has an excellent prognosis with intensive, prolonged psychotherapy.
    • Experienced clinicians are crucial for successful treatment.
    • Early recognition and intervention improve outcomes for MPD.