What is the name of the disorder where a parent intentionally harms their child or children for attention?

Question

Like in the movie 'the Sixth Sense'?

Answer 1

There are 2 forms of abuse that are caused by parents,
Munchausens' by proxy which is where they try to make their child ill to gain attention, Usually the attention they seek is from the medical proffession
The other is infanticide where they harm the child often resulting in death

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Munchausen's By Proxy

Answer 4

The name of the disorder you are describing is Munchousin Byproxy. (Sorry about the spelling errors.) This disorder is exactly what you have described they usually make their child or children sick in some way even making them believe they have cancer by posioning their food. Not only have many children been made sick some have even died before anyone knew the truth.

Answer 5

Munchhausen's By Proxy

Answer 6

It's called Munchausen's Syndrome.

Answer 7

It is called Munchausen Syndrome ByProxy. Very serious form of child abuse.

Answer 8

Munchhausen by proxy syndrome

not sure of the spelling but i think that's what you're referring to

Answer 9

A woman in NY killed 3 kids because at her loss everyone gave her stuff,

I forget the name of the illiness. I suppose sicko would do in this case.

Answer 10

What is Munchausen syndrome?
Munchausen syndrome is a type of factitious disorder, or mental illness, in which a person repeatedly acts as if he or she has a physical or mental disorder when, in truth, they have caused the symptoms. People with factitious disorders act this way because of an inner need to be seen as ill or injured, not to achieve a concrete benefit, such as financial gain. They are even willing to undergo painful or risky tests and operations in order to get the sympathy and special attention given to people who are truly ill. Munchausen syndrome is a mental illness associated with severe emotional difficulties.

Munchausen syndrome—named for Baron von Munchausen, an 18th century German officer who was known for embellishing the stories of his life and experiences—is the most severe type of factitious disorder. Most symptoms in people with Munchausen syndrome are related to physical illness—symptoms such as chest pain, stomach problems, or fever—rather than those of a mental disorder.

Note: Although Munchausen syndrome most properly refers to a factitious disorder with primarily physical symptoms, the term is sometimes used to refer to factitious disorders in general. In this article, Munchausen syndrome refers to factitious disorder with physical symptoms.

What are the symptoms of Munchausen syndrome?
People with this syndrome deliberately produce or exaggerate symptoms in several ways. They might lie about or fake symptoms, hurt themselves to bring on symptoms, or alter diagnostic tests (such as contaminating a urine sample). Possible warning signs of Munchausen syndrome include the following:

Dramatic but inconsistent medical history
Unclear symptoms that are not controllable and that become more severe or change once treatment has begun
Predictable relapses following improvement in the condition
Extensive knowledge of hospitals and/or medical terminology, as well the textbook descriptions of illnesses
Presence of multiple surgical scars
Appearance of new or additional symptoms following negative test results
Presence of symptoms only when the patient is alone or not being observed
Willingness or eagerness to have medical tests, operations, or other procedures
History of seeking treatment at numerous hospitals, clinics, and doctors offices, possibly even in different cities
Reluctance by the patient to allow health care professionals to meet with or talk to family, friends, or prior health care providers
Problems with identity and self-esteem