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
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Original Research
Race, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Clinical Characteristics, and Postpartum Depression in Patients with a History of Depressive Episodes
June 17, 2026
Patients who were non-White and had lower incomes had higher PPD risk. Higher antidepressant dosing before pregnancy, stopping antidepressants during pregnancy, and moderate-severe symptoms early in pregnancy were associated...
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Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Gestational Exposure to Sterol Biosynthesis Disrupting Drugs and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder
June 15, 2026
Dr Andrade discusses a recent study of sterol biosynthesis disrupting drugs and argues that inadequate research methods disallow clinical application of the results.
