Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Another medical name that's been changed is dissociative identity disorder – a condition that affects only about 1.5% of people ...

A new mum who lives with 20 ‘alternative personalities’ in her mind said they work as a “team” to help her raise her son.

With "Split" M Night Shaymalan is back. Until the next “Lady in the Water” at least. This engaging thriller about the kidnapping of three teenage girls offers a superbly acted and plausibly complex ...

There is more talk about mental health in India than before but there are still many myths. One of the most common misconceptions is that schizophrenia is the same as having a split personality. It ...

Many medical terms have evolved or changed over the years to reflect advancements in medical knowledge or to reduce stigma. For example, what was once called consumption is now known to be ...