FND Overview
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Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND) that describes a problem with how the brain receives and sends information to the rest of the body. This impairment is rooted in the brain's compromised ability to transmit and receive signals, leading to disruptions in lobe function and emotional processing. It¡¯s often helpful to think of your brain as a computer. In someone who has FND, there¡¯s no damage to the hardware, or structure, of the brain. It¡¯s the software, or program running on the computer, that isn¡¯t working properly. Importantly, FND is not secondary to another disorder, and there is no observable structural damage in the brain.
The Functional Neurological Disorder Society is devoted to improving lives of patients with a functional neurological disorder. Their goals are to increase awareness and education. The Society is multidisciplinary including neurology, psychiatry, psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation medicine, ophthalmology, neuro-otology and others. We welcome members in all these categories.
Phone: 414.918.9814
The mission of NINDS is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease for all people.
Phone: 800.352.9424
FND Resources
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A global nonprofit that supports people with FND through education, advocacy, and community-building.
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Provides blog posts and links to support groups for individuals affected by FND.
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Provides information and advocacy for people living with rare diseases, including FND.
Phone: 800.999.6673
An easy-to-read guide for patients to learn more about FND and how to manage symptoms.
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Selected FND Books
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Explores how trauma affects the brain and body, and offers strategies for healing through therapy, mindfulness, and connection.
A practical guide that uses a structured method to help individuals understand and manage symptoms of Functional Neurological Disorder.
This book teaches mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques to help people manage pain, illness, and everyday stress.
