Dissociative Disorders in People living alone

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among people living alone? Living alone doesn't cause DD
Are people living alone at higher risk? No causal evidence
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? Very High
Does it show up differently among people living alone? Yes
How might it look different? Symptoms may remain unnoticed without others observing memory/state changes; social isolation may compound distress
What commonly occurs alongside it? PTSD; depression/anxiety
What can it be confused with? Depression; PTSD; psychosis; substance effects
Common screening tool DES-II — Dissociative Experiences Scale-II
Separate screening tool for people living alone None
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