Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

 Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), also known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSbP) is a very serious form of child abuse. The perpetrator, usually the mother, invents symptoms or causes real ones in order to make her child appear sick. Our guest today is Craig Lewis, not only survived the ordeal but has written a book on his experiences and is a Peer Counselor to help others.  

 Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), also known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSbP) is a very serious form of child abuse. The perpetrator, usually the mother, invents symptoms or causes real ones in order to make her child appear sick. Our guest today is Craig Lewis, not only survived the ordeal but he has also written a book on his experiences and is a Peer Counselor to help others.