Thread by @PerezMGHLab

There have been a series of comments on #Twitter (including by MDs) highlighting that Functional Neurological Disorder remains markedly misunderstood & dismissed by portions of the MEDICAL community. Part of the issue is a FALSELY dualistic framing of complex brain disorders. 1/6

In a @FNDHope talk from a few years ago, I shared my viewpoint on how we can bridge Neurologic & Psychiatric/Psychological perspectives in #FND. Link to the talk below. @FNDHopeUK @FNDHopeUSA

Having trained in #Neurology & #Psychiatry, many NeuroPsychiatric conditions (capital N capital P) benefit from an integrated clinical neuroscience perspective. Psychiatry can learn from Neurology, & Neurology can learn from Psychiatry @boeslab @keshavanms
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An important guiding light for how this can be achieved is to bring the BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL formulation to the assessment & management of a great range of patients cared for in Neurology clinics. @popkirov

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In the context of ensuring that antiquated views are not reinforced (and underscoring the GREAT need for new educational initiatives), we outlined Psychiatry's modern role in Functional Neurological Disorder. @indrit_begue @AlanCarson15 @Tim_R_Nicholson bit.ly/3WCzUDw

Lastly - THANK YOU to the great many #FND advocates found in this online community. Together we are stronger & together we can promote change @FndPortal @TomPlender @ConnectFnd @FndRecovery @FNDAction @FndLifewith @NEAD_UK @tonesqueFND @FNDDimensions @kylakenney21 & Many Others!