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
Webinar
Muscarinic Approaches to Schizophrenia, Mechanism, EMERGENT Data, and Open Questions
October 28, 2026
In this video webinar, Ilan Melnick, MD, discusses muscarinic approaches to schizophrenia, including the proposed M1 and M4 mechanism, short-term and long-term EMERGENT trial findings, and the goal of...
