Dissociative disorders

Dissociative disorders can arise in connection with psychological stress and as a result of traumatic experiences and can manifest themselves in a variety of ways: for example, there may be a splitting off of the contents of consciousness and/or memory and possibly an altered sensation of pain, a rigidity of movement or involuntary movements. Overall, conscious access to certain brain functions is restricted, which is why we can also speak of functional disorders. As some of these phenomena are similar to structural neurological symptoms (e.g. epileptic seizures), it often takes a long time before a correct classification is made and targeted treatment methods are used. Our consultation hour for dissociative disorders is an offer for diagnostic classification from a psychiatric point of view and for advice and referral to specific treatment options.

Appointments are made via the outpatient clinic secretariat, Tel.: +49 228 287-15732, Email:

The consultation is conducted by Dr. Max Pensel (Specialist in Neurology & assistant doctor for psychiatry and psychotherapy and supervised by Dr. Ulrike Schmidt.