Treatment for Factitious Disorders

Key Takeaways: Navigating Recovery Internal Motivation: Unlike malingering, factitious disorder is driven by an emotional need to be cared for, not financial gain. Immersion is Key: Residential care breaks the cycle of “doctor shopping” and provides the safety needed to drop the “patient” persona. Therapy over Confrontation: Evidence shows that gentle, non-judgmental therapy (like DBT) […]