James Levenson

Join James Levenson, a Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University and author on factitious disorders, as he unravels the complexities of this elusive condition. Delve into the diagnostic detective work needed to differentiate factitious disorder from genuine illnesses, including the significance of specific medical details. The discussion also touches on the moral dilemmas when children are involved and how social media can complicate situations. Levenson highlights the balance required in treating patients who present deceptive histories, intertwining empathy with skepticism.