Factitious disorder, previously referred to as Munchausen syndrome, is a condition in which an individual deceives others by appearing ill, impaired, or injured. This can involve faking, purposely ...

Disclosure: Marc D. Feldman, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships in addition to his employment. Disclosure: Ilene D. Miner, MSW, LCSW-R, has disclosed no relevant financial ...

TORONTO — Be suspicious if a child with a severe dermatologic condition is unresponsive to treatment, especially if their parent or caregiver exhibits deceptive behavior. These could be red flags for ...

A psychological and case breakdown of Kendra Licari, the so‑called digital “daughter‑stalker.” We explore whether her behavior reflects a new variant of factitious disorder, what experts say, and how ...