Trauma and dissociation: what’s the link?

Trauma and dissociation are often related, with dissociation often occurring as a coping mechanism for extreme traumatic situations. This can lead to dissociation disorders and even multiple personality disorder. Treatment may involve therapy to uncover underlying causes and medication. Mild forms of dissociation, such as daydreaming, can be part of a healthy lifestyle, but proper […]

What’s Dissociation?

Dissociation is a disruption in how perception, memory, identity, or consciousness work together. It can occur in healthy people, but persistent dissociation may suggest mental illness or trauma. Psychotherapy is the most common treatment, and medication is not usually prescribed. Dissociation is defined as a mild to major disruption in how the perceived environment, memory, […]

What’s a dissociation constant?

Dissociation constants measure how easily a compound splits into ions in a solvent. They determine the strength of acids and bases in aqueous solutions. The acid dissociation constant Ka measures the strength of an acid, while the base dissociation constant Kb measures the strength of a base. The pH scale measures the concentration of hydrogen […]

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