We Need to Talk About Faking Psychiatric Symptoms

One Thing that makes psychiatric practice difficult is how easy it can be to fake symptoms for secondary gain. In the industry we call this malingering. Majority of patients are not faking symptoms for secondary gain, but we should be aware of situations where someone might attempt to fake symptoms and what we can do about it. The topic of today’s video is malingering in psychiatric practice, I hope you enjoy it. Time Stamps: Introduction 00:00 to 01:22 What is malingering: 01:23 to 03:19 4 Factors that alert you to malingering: 03:20 to 04:36 Malingered Depression: 04:37 to 08:37 Rosenhan Experiment: 08:38 to 10:46 Malingered psychosis: 10:47 to 14:27 malingered delusions: 14:27 to 16:40 For additional content see our other social media accounts: https://www.Shrinksinsneakers.com Instagram: @Shrinks_In_Sneakers Facebook: @ShrinksInSneakers Twitter: @AndPsychiatry Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, and the information is provided for educational purposes only. Please consult your doctor for any specific medical questions. All content is created for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911. We do not endorse any specific treatment, tests, or procedures. Reliance on this information is solely at your own risk.