When your teen with FND says "leave me alone," pushing harder rarely works — but stepping away completely isn't the answer either. Dr. Jin Lee shares a steady leadership approach that helps parents hold structure while empowering their teen to take responsibility for recovery.

Symptom count alone doesn't tell the full story of FND recovery. Here are five signs your teen is genuinely moving forward — even when symptoms still show up.

Constantly checking on your teen's FND symptoms comes from love — but it may be directing their brain toward the very thing you want to reduce. Here's a better approach.

After seven years of searching for answers, River and his mom Christy found a framework that changed everything — not just for River's FND, but for their entire family's life.

If your teen seems okay at home but collapses at school, the answer isn't about what they can or can't do — it's about the load their brain and body are handling. Here's what parents need to know.

When your teen with FND says "I can't," neither pushing nor protecting is the answer. Learn the third option that helps teens build real independence and move toward recovery.

Symptoms aren't the only measure of FND recovery. Dr. Jin Lee shares three specific signs that tell her a family is genuinely moving in the right direction — even when their teen is still symptomatic.

Dr. Lee breaks down why the term "pseudo seizure" is outdated and harmful, how functional seizures differ from malingering, and what parents should actually do during an episode.

Well-intended school responses to FND episodes — like calling 911 or sending students home — can actually work against recovery. Dr. Jin Lee explains what schools should do instead and how families and educators can build a practical plan together.

A setback can feel like starting over, but the brain science tells a different story. Dr. Jin Lee explains why FND setbacks happen and shares three steps families can take to keep moving forward.

Harvard research found that 63 to 95% of children with FND achieved full symptom resolution when key elements were in place. Here's what those elements were — and what most families are still missing.

Most families hunt for FND triggers, but the real key to recovery lies in understanding warning signs — and why trying to stop a flare before it happens can keep your teen's nervous system stuck on high alert.

Six months ago, Abby couldn't walk 20 feet without stopping. Today she's at the gym lifting weights, applying for jobs, and getting her life back — and it started when her whole family committed to a new approach.

Keeping your teen home from school may feel like the safest choice, but research and clinical experience show that a gradual return to school is actually part of what makes FND recovery happen.

Sleep isn't a nice-to-have for teens with FND — it's the nightly nervous system reset that makes everything else in recovery work better. Here are six practical steps to help your teen build real sleep habits.

A school action plan can turn a frightening FND episode at school into something everyone already knows how to handle. Here's exactly what goes into one and why it matters for your teen's recovery.

Research shows school stress is one of the most common triggers for FND flares in teens. Dr. Lee explains what's happening inside the nervous system — and why pulling your teen out of school isn't the answer.

Dissociation is one of the most common — and misunderstood — experiences in teen FND. Dr. Jin Lee breaks down the neuroscience behind why it happens and shares the one co-regulation step parents can use in the moment.

Research shows FND and chronic pain share overlapping brain mechanisms — not separate conditions. Dr. Jin Lee explains why this changes everything about how families approach recovery.

New research reveals the teenage brain is in its most powerful learning window ever. Dr. Jin Lee explains why this is game-changing news for families navigating FND recovery.

Yale neurologist and FND Society founding member Dr. Dario Zagar shares why FND remains the most stigmatized condition in neurology and what families need to know about neuroplastic symptoms, diagnosis, and recovery.

Brain fog in teens with FND isn't laziness or attitude — it's a documented, brain-based symptom. Dr. Jin Lee explains the science behind it and shares one practical communication shift parents can start using today.

Dr. Lee breaks down the science of neuroplasticity and explains why the teenage brain is uniquely positioned for FND recovery — plus three practical strategies parents can start using.

If your teen has both POTS and FND, treating them as separate conditions with separate specialists may be the very thing keeping them stuck. Here's what the latest research says about the nervous system connection driving both.

Validating your teen's feelings during an FND flare sounds like the right move — but if your mindset is still about making it stop, it can backfire. Dr. Jin Lee breaks down what holding space actually looks like for FND families.

Neuroscientist Dr. Adriana Galván's research reveals why the teenage brain responds to rewards more intensely than adults — and Dr. Jin Lee explains how parents can use this science to build a reward system that actually works for teens with FND.

A 2023 Harvard Review of Psychiatry study found that 63 to 95% of children with FND achieve full symptom resolution when all three layers of recovery are addressed — not just CBT alone. Here's what that means for your family.

Functional Neurological Disorder can cause seizures, weakness, dizziness, and other symptoms in teens—even when medical tests are normal. Understanding what’s happening in the brain can help families take the next step toward recovery.

After a teen is diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder, many parents feel stuck. A clear recovery plan can help families move forward with confidence.

New research is helping scientists better understand Functional Neurological Disorder and why the brain can produce real neurological symptoms even when scans appear normal.

Many families are told to “wait and see” after a Functional Neurological Disorder diagnosis. But recovery often requires a more structured approach that helps the brain retrain healthier patterns.

Many parents focus on stopping symptoms first. But real recovery from Functional Neurological Disorder happens when teens rebuild normal functioning and retrain the brain.

Functional Neurological Disorder can cause seizures, weakness, dizziness, and other neurological symptoms in teens—even when brain scans and tests appear normal.

When a teen is diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder, parents often ask what treatment actually works. Understanding how the brain retrains new patterns is the key to recovery.

Functional Neurological Disorder can cause serious neurological symptoms even when brain scans look normal. Understanding what’s actually happening in the brain can change how families approach recovery.

Functional Neurological Disorder in teens often seems to come out of nowhere. Understanding the hidden factors that affect the brain and nervous system can help families make sense of the symptoms.

FND can cause seizures, paralysis, dizziness, and other neurological symptoms in teens—even when medical tests look normal. Understanding what’s happening in the brain is the first step toward recovery.

Seeing your teen have seizures is terrifying. But when tests show normal brain activity, the diagnosis may be functional seizures related to Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).

Flare-ups during Functional Neurological Disorder recovery can feel terrifying. Here’s why they happen—and how teens keep making progress.