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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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