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Feigned bereavement: twelve cases.

J Snowdon, R Solomons, H Druce

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |July 1, 1978
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    This study describes twelve patients feigning bereavement, often mistaken by staff as a cause of depression. Such abnormal illness behavior may represent variants of Münchausen syndrome.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Investigating abnormal illness behavior and its differential diagnosis.
    • Understanding the presentation of feigned conditions in clinical settings.

    Observation:

    • Describes twelve patients exhibiting feigned bereavement.
    • Patients often presented with depressive symptoms upon admission.
    • Healthcare staff frequently misattributed depression to the feigned bereavement.

    Findings:

    • Identified feigned bereavement as a form of abnormal illness behavior.
    • Suggested most cases are variants of Münchausen syndrome.
    • Explored motivations behind such deceptions.

    Implications:

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    • Highlights the importance of recognizing feigned bereavement to avoid misdiagnosis.
    • Suggests criteria for identifying potential deception in patients.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding the assessment of grief and depression.