Factitious Disorder, where individuals feign or produce symptoms intentionally, poses unique challenges for diagnosis and management. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry delves into this enigmatic condition, offering insights into its underlying motivations and effective interventions. Our expert editors curate content that sheds light on the complexities of Factitious Disorder, ensuring psychiatrists are equipped to navigate the challenges it presents.
Factitious Disorder
Recently published articles about Factitious Disorder
Case Report
When the Labs Don’t Add Up: Factitious Disorder and Successful Treatment
January 27, 2026
This case of a 37-year-old woman, who presented to the ED with recurrent syncope and acute kidney injury, demonstrates successful long-term treatment of factitious disorder, highlighting the complexities of...
Recent JCP Articles on Factitious Disorder
Editorial
Practice Relevance as the North Star: A Message From the Editor
February 26, 2026
Dr Culpepper, Editor in Chief, outlines manuscript selection criteria for the PCC, prioritizing clinical relevance to primary care and frontline psychiatric settings, and thanks peer reviewers for their service.
Recent PCC Articles on Factitious Disorder
Podcast
How Sleep Issues Show Up in Psychiatric Practice with Dr. Avinesh Bhar, CEO of SLIIIP
February 24, 2026
Sleep medicine specialist Dr. Avinesh Bhar discusses how sleep-disordered breathing drives psychiatric and cardiometabolic morbidity, the clinical case for integrating sleep evaluation into mental health care, and how home...
Featured Factitious Disorder Research
Case Report
Oral Glutamatergic Modulation with Dextromethorphan and Piracetam for Refractory Bipolar Disorder With OCD
February 23, 2026
Three patients with combined bipolar disorder and OCD experienced remission of depressive, anxious, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms after piracetam was added to dextromethorphan.
Original Research
Validation of the APREMDI Scale for Brazilian Portuguese
February 19, 2026
The APREMDI scale allows clinicians to quantitatively assess patients’ perceptions of respect and dignity during hospitalization, helping to identify subtle dignity violations that may compromise recovery and satisfaction.
