Multiple Personality Day, also known as National Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Awareness Day, is observed annually on March 5, aims to raise awareness and promote understanding of this complex psychological condition. It combats stigma, educates the public about the realities of DID, and supports those affected. It is a global effort to raise awareness of DID and educate people about the mental health and trauma associated with dissociation. It highlights available treatments and therapy for DID. Advocacy efforts focus on increasing access to appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care for individuals with DID, while encouraging research and public discourse to create a more informed and supportive society. According to the “National Alliance on Mental Illness” (NAMI), the world’s most respected congress on mental health issues, up to 75% of people have experienced at least one episode of depersonalisation or derealisation in their lives. Although the exact date of Multiple Personality Day is unknown, it is said that the term was first coined in 1811 after Mary Reynolds, an American woman, was diagnosed with multiple personality disorder.

Event suggestions:
• Learning practical actions that strengthen support and public awareness
• Hosting reflective conversations that turn awareness into community action
• Sharing lived experiences through guided empathy and learning circles