Electroconvulsive therapy in an adolescent with dissociative identity disorder and depression: a case report (opens in new tab)

BackgroundDissociative identity disorder (DID) is a psychiatric condition characterized by the existence of at least two distinct identities. This disorder often serves as a defense mechanism, a response to severe childhood trauma, aimed at protecting the individual from overwhelming emotions or experiences. There is no specific targeted treatment for DID at present.ObjectiveThe purpose of this report is to explore the safety and efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in combination with...