in episode 06 of season 02, nicole, carly, and jazzlyn discuss factitious disorder imposed on another, also previously referred to as munchausen syndrome by proxy. trigger warning: this episode contains detailed descriptions of real-life and fictionalized child abuse.

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"Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy" by Healthwise Staff, medically reviewed by Kathleen Romito MD and Lisa S. Weinstock MD

"Famous Real-Life Cases of Suspected Munchausen by Proxy" by Gina Tron

"What is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy" by Ann Pietrangelo and medically reviewed by George Krucik MD, MBA

"A Mother Accused" produced by Ruth Chenetz, Kathleen O'Connell and Doug Longhini

"Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA)" medically reviewded by Cleveland Clinic Medical Professional

"These Munchausen By Proxy Cases Are Horrifying" by Allie Gemmill

" ‘Mommy Dead & Dearest’ Is The Creepiest True Story You’ll See" by Johnny Brayson

"Why Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Is Having a Moment on TV" by Mahita Gajanan

‘Mommy Dead & Dearest' HBO Documentary (2017)

‘Sharp Objects’ HBO Mini Series (2018)

"Murder of Olivia Gant" from Wikipedia

"Children’s Hospital Colorado chose not to report caregivers’ abuse suspicions before Olivia Gant died, records show" by Shelly Bradbury

'Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition' by American Psychiatric Association

"Beyond Gypsy Blancharde: When Mothers Harm Their Kids for Attention" by