Munchausen by Proxy: Understanding a Misunderstood Disorder

Today, we're delving into a very complex and often misunderstood topic - Munchausen by Proxy. Also known as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), it's a mental illness where a caregiver makes up or causes an illness or injury in a person under their care.

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