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
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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...
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Expert Commentary
Negative Symptoms May Predict Who Responds to Xanomeline-Trospium in Schizophrenia
October 8, 2026
Mike Halassa describes negative symptoms in schizophrenia and discusses clinical and post-hoc evidence that potentially suggests negative symptoms may be a useful clinical feature to look for when considering...