Functional Neurologic Symptom Disorder

Explore functional neurologic symptom disorder (FND) in this 53-minute lecture by Stanford University's Dr. Kim Bullock and Dr. Juliana Lockman. Delve into the complexities of this common yet often misunderstood condition, where patients experience neurological symptoms inconsistent with neurological diseases. Learn about FND symptoms, the challenging diagnostic process, prevalence, and potential causes. Understand brain activity in FND patients and discover various treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, physical therapy, and hypnotherapy. Gain insights on prognosis, supporting friends and family, and effectively collaborating with healthcare providers. Conclude with essential take-home points to better comprehend and address this neurological disorder.

Intro
FND Symptoms
Diagnosis: A Long, Bumpy Road
Diagnosis of FND
Example timeline of FND
How common is FND and who does it affect?
How common are non-epileptic seizures?
What causes FND?
What's happening in the brain in FND?
Treatment: Delivery of Diagnosis
Treatment: CBT
Treatment: DBT
Treatment: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Treatment: Physical Therapy
Treatment: Hypnotherapy
How can treatment help the brain?
The Brain and Psychotherapy
Prognosis
Friends and Family
Working with your provider
Take Home Points