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Does a person with multiple personality disorder know they have it?
1 min read |Last updated: 02/04/2026
Does a person with multiple personalitydisorder know they have it? People with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously called multiple personality disorder, may not always know they have the condition. What is Dissociative Identity Disorder? DID is a mental health condition where a person experiences two or more distinct identities or personality...
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How can anxiety affect a person?
1 min read |Last updated: 23/03/2026
How can anxiety affect a person? Anxiety can affect your mind and body in many ways, from racing thoughts and trouble sleeping to physical symptoms like a fast heartbeat and dizziness. Understanding these effects can help you recognise anxiety and take steps to manage it. What is anxiety? Anxiety is a natural response to stress or feeling threatened....
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“This part of my life has shaped the person I am today” – Rebekah’s story
Last updated: 13/08/2024
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Does mental illness run in families?
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 23/03/2026
Sometimes there are a few people in a family who have a mental illness. But other times there is only one person. This information looks at whether mental illness runs in families.
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Planning for the future - Your relative's care and support
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 23/03/2026
This section gives information about how to plan future support for the person that you care for. There may be a time when you are no longer able to care for them.
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What is stigma? And what is mental health stigma?
1 min read |Last updated: 02/04/2026
What is stigma? And what is mental health stigma? Stigma is a negative attitude that someone holds about a person or a group for a particular reason, often from a lack of understanding. Mental health stigma can lead to shame, a lack of hope, and can prevent people from seeking the support or treatment they need. Understanding stigma about mental...
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