Munchhausen syndrome by proxy

Munchhausen syndrome by proxy (MSP), also known as medical child abuse, is a form of child abuse where a caregiver fabricates or exaggerates a child's illness for attention and sympathy. It is characterized by the caregiver's deliberate deception and manipulation of the medical system to gain attention and validation. MSP is a serious and often underdiagnosed form of abuse with potentially fatal consequences for the child.

Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDAA)

Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDAA) is the official DSM diagnosis for a caregiver who perpetrates medical child abuse. It is a mental health disorder characterized by the caregiver's intentional fabrication or exaggeration of a child's illness for the purpose of gaining attention and sympathy. FDAA is often used interchangeably with the term "Munchhausen by proxy" (MSP), although MSP is a broader term that encompasses both the act of abuse and the DSM diagnosis.

Medical child abuse

Medical child abuse is a form of child abuse where a caregiver intentionally fabricates or exaggerates a child's illness for the purpose of gaining attention and sympathy. It is a serious and often underdiagnosed form of abuse that can have devastating consequences for the child's physical and emotional well-being. Medical child abuse is often associated with the terms "Munchhausen syndrome by proxy" (MSP) and "factitious disorder imposed on another" (FDAA).

Andrei Tomlop

Andrei Tomlop is the creator of the investigative true crime podcast "Nobody Should Believe Me" and the author of the book "The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy." He is a leading expert on Munchhausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) and a dedicated advocate for survivors and families affected by this form of abuse. Tomlop is also a member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children's Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy Committee and the founder of Munchhausen Syndrome Support, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors and families dealing with MSP.

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American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)

The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is a leading organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect. APSAC provides resources, training, and advocacy for professionals working with children and families. They have published guidelines for the identification, assessment, and treatment of Munchhausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) and other forms of child abuse.

Munchausensupport.com

Munchausensupport.com is a website dedicated to providing support and resources for survivors and families affected by Munchhausen syndrome by proxy (MSP). The website offers information about MSP, its impact, and available resources, including peer support networks and professional help.

Munchausen.com

Munchausen.com is the website of Dr. Mark Feldman, a psychiatrist who has written extensively on Munchhausen syndrome by proxy (MSP). The website provides information about MSP, Dr. Feldman's work, and resources for survivors, families, and professionals.

Somethingwaswrong.com

Somethingwaswrong.com is the website for the podcast "Something Was Wrong." The website provides a comprehensive list of nonprofit organizations and resources related to Munchhausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) and other forms of child abuse.