Dissociation often shows up in therapy long before it’s recognized. Here are five subtle signs clinicians may already be seeing but do not yet have a language for.

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a New York-based science journalist whose work has appeared in Health, Live Science, and Discover Magazine, among other publications. She holds a master's degree in psychology ...

Many therapists say they treat trauma but not dissociation. The problem is that dissociation often appears in therapy long before anyone recognizes it.

Dissociation describes a disconnect between a person and their emotions, surroundings, or memories. Some people use the term to casually describe zoning out in the face of something boring or ...

"Dissociation is as common as other serious mental health difficulties, yet remains one of the most misunderstood and under-recognized experiences in mental health care," they explain. "Dissociation ...

Dissociative thinking and the related concept of inferential confusion appear to be key predictors obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), showing strong associations after controlling for negative mood ...

The word ‘dissociation’ has grown in popularity and become embedded in everyday language, but while the term has gained traction in popular culture and mental health advocacy, misconceptions persist – ...