Functional Neurological Disorder
Knowledge can change the course of care.
We help clinicians recognize and respond to FND with confidence—and help patients and families find clearer information, dignity, and connection.
Our purpose
Close the knowledge gap. Improve the human experience.
FND Awareness Institute is an education, training, and advocacy organization focused on a persistent gap in neurological care.
We equip healthcare professionals with practical learning, translate evidence into accessible resources, and elevate the experiences of people affected by FND. Our goal is earlier understanding, more compassionate conversations, and better pathways to care.
What we do
Three connected paths to change
Clinician education leads our work, supported by public awareness and community-centered resources.
Awareness
Make FND visible, reduce stigma, and replace harmful misconceptions with respectful understanding.
Explore awareness → 02Education
Build clinician confidence through practical, evidence-informed learning for diagnosis, communication, and care.
Explore education → 03Support
Connect patients, families, and caregivers with trustworthy information and supportive next steps.
Explore support →For healthcare teams
Turn uncertainty into informed action.
Our planned workshops and learning resources are designed for physicians, nurses, therapists, emergency teams, and other professionals who encounter FND.
View the training visionCare begins with how we explain.
A clear, respectful diagnosis can shape trust and engagement with care.
- Recognize FND as a genuine neurological condition
- Use positive clinical features to support diagnosis
- Communicate without blame or dismissal
- Coordinate individualized, multidisciplinary care
Build the next chapter with us