Dissociative Amnesia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content explores dissociative amnesia, a disorder often triggered by trauma or stress, leading to memory loss about personal identity or life events. It explains causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, offering valuable insights for understanding and managing this rare yet impactful mental health condition.

Channel: Medical Centric Duration: 0:03:26

Questions

1. Which treatment options are mentioned for dissociative amnesia?

Hypnotherapy, CBT, psychotherapy, and medication Exercise and diet changes only Only surgery Electroconvulsive therapy alone

2. Which of the following is listed as a possible cause of dissociative amnesia?

Watching too much television Lack of sleep Being part of a war Nutritional deficiency

3. Which type of dissociative amnesia causes a person to completely forget who they are?

Localized DA Generalized DA Chronic DA Fugue state

4. What is dissociative amnesia primarily characterized by?

Forgetting crucial personal information Loss of motor skills Hallucinations and delusions Difficulty with speech

5. How is dissociative amnesia diagnosed according to the content?

Through blood tests only By ruling out other conditions with medical and psychological examinations By genetic testing By hypnosis sessions alone

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