FND

Neurologist reviewing a patient evaluation form during a functional neurological disorder assessment

FND Meaning and Diagnosis Explained

FND stands for Functional Neurological Disorder, a condition in which the brain's networks malfunction without structural damage. Understanding what the diagnosis means, and how it is made, helps families ask...

FND Meaning and Diagnosis Explained

FND stands for Functional Neurological Disorder, a condition in which the brain's networks malfunction without structural damage. Understanding what the diagnosis means, and how it is made, helps families ask...

 Illustrated diagram showing brain network connectivity relevant to functional neurological disorder

What Causes FND

Functional Neurological Disorder does not have a single confirmed cause. What research does show is that FND involves measurable disruptions in brain network function, and that biological, neurological, and psychosocial...

What Causes FND

Functional Neurological Disorder does not have a single confirmed cause. What research does show is that FND involves measurable disruptions in brain network function, and that biological, neurological, and psychosocial...

How to Support FND Episodes Calmly

How to Support FND Episodes Calmly

Supporting FND episodes requires calm, safety awareness, and a plan built before the next hard moment arrives. This guide covers what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect...

How to Support FND Episodes Calmly

Supporting FND episodes requires calm, safety awareness, and a plan built before the next hard moment arrives. This guide covers what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect...