Mental health December 26, 2023 2:32 pm

What is ‘factitious disorder imposed on another,' or FDIA?

Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA), formerly known as Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy, is a mental illness in which a person will garner attention by pretending their dependent is ill or disabled.

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