Functional Neurological Disorder Society

⌛ Time is running out to get in your abstract submissions for the FNDS Conference in Baltimore. Due March 4th. See all the details below.

Update: Deadline extended to March 4th, 2026 for abstract submissions. See the details below.

🎙️New Podcast
Dr. Jeff Waugh: Paediatrics FND Current Topics
🧠 Episode Focus:
- Pediatric FND & the role of family
- Treatment models & provider communication
- Health systems & patient experience
- FND across the gender spectrum
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📷 Deadline for Abstract Submissions Approaching: Feb 11, 2026 – 11:59 PM PST
📰 Submit your work for the 6th International Conference on Functional Neurological Disorder — June 13–16, 2026 in Baltimore.
Details: fndsociety.org/biennial-mee... 📷

📰Educational Opportunity:

Multidisciplinary FND Training Workshops focused on FMD
📍 Seville | Feb 4, 2026
Hospital Universitario Virgen Rocío
👥 Clinicians, trainees & allied health professionals
✔️ACSA approved

🌍 It’s time to renew your FNDS membership for 2026!

Renew by Dec 31, 2025 to keep access to:
✅ 75+ hrs of on-demand FND lectures
✅ 60+ hrs of webinars
✅ Member discounts for FNDS 2026 in Baltimore
✅ Networking, education & global collaboration

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📣 Abstract submissions open Wednesday, Dec 3!
Submit your work for the 6th International Conference on Functional Neurological Disorder — June 13–16, 2026 in Baltimore.
🗓 Deadline: Feb 11, 2026 – 11:59 PM PST
Details: www.fndsociety.org/biennial-meeting/2026/abstract
🌍 Please help spread the word!

Functional Neurological Disorder, Reframed

📄New feature alert: “Functional Neurological Disorder, Reframed.”
A compelling look at the science reshaping how we understand FND—an often overlooked but highly impactful condition.
Essential reading for clinicians, researchers, and advocates.
magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/fun...

🎙️ New podcast episode!
We’re joined by Dr. Sarah Cope, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & accredited EMDR/CBT therapist.
We cover:
• Her path into FND
• EMDR basics
• EMDR for FND, incl. her NIHR-funded MODIFI trial

🎙️ New Episode!
Multi-Cultural Podcast Series – Part 3 is live: FND Research, Funding & International Collaboration.

Featuring guests from Italy, Peru, Netherlands, Japan, UK, Brazil, South Africa & India.
Season 2, Episode 15 – listen now! 🌍

🚀 FNDS is launching its Mentorship Program for members to connect experienced #FND professionals with early-career clinicians & researchers!

🗓 Starts June 2026 at the FNDS Conference
👩‍🎓 Mentee and mentor apps open Nov 15 and due Jan 15

Find the full announcement in your e-mail 📩

Assessment & Management of Functional Neurological Disorder YouTube video by Functional Neurological Disorder Society

🎥 Missed Thursday's Advanced Course Panel Discussion? The recording is now live!

📺 Watch here for free: youtu.be/dfxNfGRGpUM

Explore more advanced #FND education & paid content:
👉 www.fndsociety.org/fnd-educatio...

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our founder, Dr. Mark Hallett (1943–2025)—a visionary neurologist, mentor, and pioneer in movement disorders and FND. His legacy will continue to inspire generations. 🕊️ Full tribute on the FNDS website: www.fndsociety.org/about-us/awa...

📢 New FNDS Virtual Course: Advanced Course for the Assessment & Management of FND

🎥 13 expert lectures | 6+ hrs of content
💬 Live panel webinar – Nov 6 @ 9 AM ET
👩‍⚕️ Learn practical FND assessment & management strategies

🗞️ New issue alert! FNDS News, 2025 Vol. 5 No. 3 is out now!
Highlights include:
🌍 6th Int’l FND Conf. – Baltimore, June 2026
🧠1st Latin American FND Congress – Lima, Nov 2025
🧠1st FNDS Asia Oceania Symposium – Delhi, Mar 2026
💡 Progress on FND definitions, psychotherapy, and global collaboration.

💻The @FNDSociety is launching a new virtual, on-demand CME course.

Advanced Course for the Assessment & Management of Functional Neurological Disorder

Registration opens in late Oct & course goes live Monday Nov 3rd 🎞️

🌍 It’s time to renew your FNDS membership for 2026!

Renew by Dec 31, 2025 to keep access to:
✅ 75+ hrs of on-demand FND lectures
✅ 60+ hrs of webinars
✅ Member discounts for FNDS 2026 in Baltimore
✅ Networking, education & global collaboration

🌎 Join the 1st Latin American Congress on Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)!
📅 Nov 20–22, 2025 | Lima, Peru | Hybrid
🎓 Includes Poster Call with international awards 🌍
🔗 Scan QR codes for registration & info

🌍📷 Save the date!
Join us for the FNDS–AOS Symposiumon Functional Neurological Disorders.
📷Amrita Hospital, Faridabad Part of #MDSICON2026
Details: mdsicon2026.com