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Dissociative disorders are mental health conditions marked by disruptions in consciousness, identity, memory, and perception, often acting as coping mechanisms following trauma. The well-known Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) features multiple distinct personality states in one individual. Another type, Dissociative Amnesia, involves an inability to recall crucial personal information tied to traumatic events, which can manifest in various forms. Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder involves persistent or recurrent episodes where individuals feel detached from their body or surroundings, creating a sense of unreality that affects their perception of self and the environment. The development of dissociative disorders is often linked to trauma, especially in childhood, and experiences of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Severe stress from events like war or natural disasters can also trigger these disorders.