Dissociation, or episodic feelings of detachment, is common, particularly in people with trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder. Learn how dissociation occurs on a spectrum and how it’s treated.

Bipolar disorder can sometimes lead to distinct dissociative experiences. But dissociation is not a standard symptom of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever felt detached from your surroundings, like you were watching your life unfold from a distance instead of living it? This experience, known as dissociation, can feel disorienting and ...