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Dissociative Disorder
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
To help prevent dissociative disorder, prompt treatment should be given to someone who experiences a traumatic event.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
A person with a dissociative disorder often has significant adjustment problems in all life areas. The person's ability to perform work tasks or interact interpersonally is often severely impaired.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others, as dissociative disorders are not contagious.