Münchhausen syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:psychologist
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Baron_von_Münchhausen
gptkbp:affects quality of life
any age group
gptkbp:can_be legal issues
emotional manipulation
psychosocial factors
gptkbp:can_lead_to hospitalization
emotional distress
financial burden
chronic health issues
unnecessary medical procedures
severe health complications
deterioration of health
misdiagnosis
gptkbp:caused_by strain on relationships
gptkbp:challenges healthcare providers
effective treatment
gptkbp:difficulty diagnose
gptkbp:focuses_on psychiatric evaluation
gptkbp:form gptkb:psychologist
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Münchhausen syndrome
gptkbp:is gptkb:psychologist
gptkbp:is_a mental health issue
gptkbp:is_affected_by social isolation
lack of support
gptkbp:is_aimed_at stressful life events
gptkbp:is_associated_with substance abuse
gptkbp:is_characterized_by fabrication of symptoms
exaggeration of symptoms
gptkbp:is_considered_as chronic condition
gptkbp:is_different_from gptkb:Münchhausen_by_proxy
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:academic_journal
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:cultural_factors
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:military_operation
self-harm
hospital hopping
manipulation of medical tests
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:psychologist
gptkbp:is_linked_to personality disorders
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:Münchhausen's_disease
psychological issues
childhood trauma
other mental health disorders
factitious disorder imposed on self
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to stigma
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:somatic_symptom_disorder
the general public
genuine illness
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Baron_Münchhausen
gptkbp:requires multidisciplinary approach
long-term treatment
intervention from family members
gptkbp:social_responsibility clinical evaluation
gptkbp:subject gptkb:hospital
clinical studies
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:psychologist
gptkb:drug
cognitive behavioral therapy
group therapy
mental health professionals
outpatient settings