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
Narrative Review
Validation for the Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale, a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure in Valbenazine Clinical Trials
April 29, 2026
The TDIS followed a similar trajectory to other clinician- and patient-reported outcomes measured in tardive dyskinesia clinical trials, and a change of 4 points in total score is considered...
