The Mental Breakdown: Factitious Disorder A.K.A. Munchausen Syndrome
Diagnosing A Killer · Diagnosing A Killer
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Show Notes
For this weeks Mental Breakdown, Kenna explains the ins and outs of Factitious Disorder, better known as Munchausen Syndrome. This disorder is commonly known as being part of the Gypsy Rose case, and many others.
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Sources:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9832-an-overview-of-factitious-disorders
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557547/
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/291304-overview?form=fpf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factitious_disorder
**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**