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Factitious Disorder is a complex mental health condition in which a person deliberately produces, exaggerates, or falsifies symptoms of illness, often driven by a deep psychological need for attention, care, or sympathy rather than external rewards. This episode explores the signs, causes, challenges of diagnosis, and treatment approaches while examining the emotional impact the disorder has on individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
By Tracilyn George, AuthorFactitious Disorder is a complex mental health condition in which a person deliberately produces, exaggerates, or falsifies symptoms of illness, often driven by a deep psychological need for attention, care, or sympathy rather than external rewards. This episode explores the signs, causes, challenges of diagnosis, and treatment approaches while examining the emotional impact the disorder has on individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.