Dissociative Identity Disorder: A True Diagnosis or a Coping Mechanism?

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I agree a divisive discourse exists, creating controversy about whether dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a true diagnosis or a coping mechanism. Reinders et al. (2019) confirm that the disputes raised by different researchers and professionals have created uncertainties about the diagnosis and the treatment protocols to improve the quality of life of patients suffering from this mental health issue. The unclarity has led to scenarios where patients grapple with misdiagnoses due to the lack of a streamlined approach or consensus among experts, ineffective medical treatments, and increased hospitalization. Despite these challenges, advancements in psychiatric healthcare have significantly improved standards that prove DID is a true diagnosis.
Diverse evidence proves that DID is a mental health disease requiring thorough assessment and appropriate care. One of the persuasive types of evidence is that DSM-5 recognizes the condition and provides a specific diagnostic criterion that healthcare professionals should follow to reach an accurate diagnosis. For instance, it includes identity disruption by several marked personality traits, challenges in recollecting events, essential information about self, and ...