Overview
The DID and OSDD Handbook is a supportive, accessible guide to life with dissociative identity disorder (DID), other specified dissociative disorder (OSDD) and partial dissociative identity disorder (P-DID), based on author Ella Everett's experience living with DID. Answering questions from 'What is it like to live with DID and OSDD?' to 'What does recovery look like?' and covering topics such as seeking diagnosis, practical coping skills and navigating relationships, this guide is designed to dip in and out of as needed. Throughout, Ella works to address the lack of awareness and understanding of DID and OSDD in society, and challenge the harmful stereotypes often associated with these conditions. This essential handbook offers kindness, understanding, recognition and representation for everyone living with DID and OSDD, as well as mental health professionals, therapists and those who support them.
Full Product Details
Author: Ella Everett ,
Dr Adrian A. Fletcher
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 13.80cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 21.40cm
Weight: 0.309kg
ISBN: 9781839975585
ISBN 10: 183997558
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 21 October 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
Congratulations to an important new addition to our bravely-growing field! This is a thoughtful up-to-date encyclopaedic handbook by an expert through lived experience who has thoroughly and respectfully researched and reflected on key issues. -- Valerie Sinason, PhD MInstPsychoanal FIPD, Founder and Patron, Clinic for Dissociative Studies
Congratulations to an important new addition to our bravely-growing field! This is a thoughtful up-to-date encyclopaedic handbook by an expert through lived experience who has thoroughly and respectfully researched and reflected on key issues. -- Valerie Sinason, PhD MInstPsychoanal FIPD, Founder and Patron, Clinic for Dissociative Studies This clear, empathetic and accessible work, written with an open mind by someone with lived experience, offers a thorough look at the many ways DID and OSDD are understood and managed. With practical tools for healing and support, it's a valuable resource for people with DID/OSDD, loved ones, professionals and the wider public. -- Anne Lagemaat, expert by experience, founder of DIS is me, an online initiative in the Netherlands about DID/OSDD
Author Information
Ella Everett is a writer, artist and mental health advocate. On their Instagram, @dissociation.info, they share insights on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD), educating and creating community connection. Ella is dedicated to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and creating spaces where mental health can be openly discussed. Ella is also the owner of DissociationInfo, an Etsy shop where they offer mental health resources designed to support and inspire individuals worldwide. They live in England.
