If Dr. Jekyl was diagnosed in modern day with a mental illness, what might that diagnosis have been?

Answer 1

Dissociative Personality Disorder.

Answer 2

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Answer 3

Dissociative Identity disorder is the 'modern-day' diagnosis of split personality disorder (which no longer exists as a diagnosis in DSM-IV or ICD-10, the major diagnostic criteria systems)


Diagnostic criteria for 300.14 Dissociative Identity Disorder


A. The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states (each with its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self).

B. At least two of these identities or personality states recurrently take control of the person's behavior.

C. Inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.

D. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., blackouts or chaotic behavior during Alcohol Intoxication) or a general medical condition (e.g., complex partial seizures). Note: In children, the symptoms are not attributable to imaginary playmates or other fantasy play.


And also, his anti-social 'personality' would probably be given a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder (note, neither DSM-IV or ICD-10 considers 'psychoticism' as a diagnosis, antisocial personality disorder is supposed to encompass this, but many feel that psychoticism is a separate disorder: see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychopathy)


A. There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:

(1) failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
(2) deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure
(3) impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
(4) irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
(5) reckless disregard for safety of self or others
(6) consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations
(7) lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another


Hope that helps, interesting question!

Answer 4

Multiple personality

Answer 5

Diagnosis: KOOL

He'd prolly be on TV and have a huge fan following.

Answer 6

Bipolar disorder

Answer 7

Multiple personality disorder; serious sociopath.

Answer 8

schizophrenia