DES (B): Brief Dissociation Experience Scale

The Brief Dissociative Experiences Scale Brief(DES-B) is a modified 8-item measure that assesses the severity of dissociative experiences in individuals age 18 and older. The measure is to be completed by the individual upon receiving a diagnosis of a dissociative disorder (or clinically significant dissociative symptoms) and thereafter, prior to follow-up visits with the clinician. Each item asks the individual receiving care to rate the severity of their dissociative experiences during the past 7 days.