Schizophrenia is often associated with danger, unpredictability or the idea of a “split personality.” This calm introduction looks beyond the stigma at hearing voices, unusual beliefs, changes in thought and motivation, treatment, recovery and the person experiencing them.

Dissociative identity disorder is often reduced to dramatic portrayals of switching or “multiple personalities.” This calm introduction looks beneath the diagnosis at dissociation, memory, identity states, trauma and how therapy can support greater safety, communication and continuity.

Borderline personality disorder is often described through crisis and conflict. This calm introduction looks beneath the diagnosis at emotional intensity, fear of abandonment, identity, relationships and how therapy can help.