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
Original Research
Prescription Patterns in Canadian Operational Stress Injury Clinics: An In-Depth Examination of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Practices
November 5, 2026
The findings highlight the challenges of applying guideline-based care to patients with chronic, complex PTSD and underscore the need for further research on sequenced and combined pharmacologic strategies.
Recent PCC Articles on Factitious Disorder
Academic Highlights
▶ Video
Establishing the Clinical Role of Digital Therapeutics in Major Depressive Disorder Treatment: A Consensus Panel Perspective
November 2, 2026
This consensus panel report discusses the clinical role of digital therapeutics in major depressive disorder, with four consensus statements on evaluating, selecting, and implementing them within stepped care, including...
Featured Factitious Disorder Research
Consensus Statement
Ketamine/Esketamine in Clinical Practice: Areas of Consensus and Non-consensus From an ASCP Task Force
November 2, 2026
The American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology convened an expert task force to address questions about practical use of these agents in “real world” settings.
