Unmasking Dissociative Identity Disorder : From Cinema’s Myths to Reality – Podcast
Episode 156
November 1, 2024Nov 1, 2024
LifeStance Regional Clinical Director Mikka McGee joins us to discuss the portrayal of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) in horror films. Mikka delves into the misconceptions and inaccuracies around DID in movies like ‘Identity’, ‘Split’, and ‘Psycho.’
Mikka also touches on a more accurate, though still imperfect, portrayal in the TV show ‘Moon Knight.’ The discussion highlights the importance of representing DID accurately to avoid trivializing the challenges faced by those living with the condition.
Mikka McGee is a graduate from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Social Work and from University of Louisville with a Master of Science in Social Work. She is also a graduate from Arizona State University with a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology. Her experience includes community-based outpatient mental health care. She specializes in PTSD, Trauma and related disorders, ADHD, Autism spectrum, depression & anxiety disorders. The interventions she has been extensively trained in are EMDR, TF-CBT, CPT. She utilizes a person-centered approach to tailor therapeutic interventions to the individual. Sees ages 12-65+.
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