Dissociative Disorders in Corporate employees

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among corporate employees? Work status doesn't raise prevalence
Are corporate employees at higher risk? No occupational elevation
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? Very High
Does it show up differently among corporate employees? Yes
How might it look different? “Zoning out,” losing chunks of meetings/work or feeling unreal may be mistaken for burnout/anxiety; ordinary distraction ≠ dissociative amnesia
What commonly occurs alongside it? PTSD; depression; anxiety
What can it be confused with? Burnout; ADHD; panic; sleep deprivation; substance use
Common screening tool DES-II — Dissociative Experiences Scale-II
Separate screening tool for corporate employees None
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