A guide to functional disease for a trauma conscious generation

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry

Background:

• Growing understanding of trauma's role in disease.
• Rapid advancements in functional neurology over the last decade.
• Establishment of the Functional Neurological Disorder Society.

Purpose of the Study:

• To clarify functional neurological disorders.
• To promote empathy and understanding for these conditions.
• To guide foundation trainees on functional neurology.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent developments in functional neurology.
• Discussion of the translation of these developments to other functional disorders.
• Emphasis on the involuntary nature of functional neurological conditions.

Main Results:

• Functional neurology advancements offer future research opportunities.
• Trainees can contribute to functional neurology research.
• Increased awareness can improve patient care.

Conclusions:

• Functional neurological disorders are often poorly recognized.
• Empathy and understanding are crucial for patient care.
• Foundation trainees must be aware of these conditions and direct patients to help.