Functional neurological disorders: mechanisms and treatment

J Neurol. 2016 Mar;263(3):611-20. doi: 10.1007/s00415-015-7893-2. Epub 2015 Sep 26.

Abstract

Functional neurological disorders are common problems in neurologic practice. In the past decade there has been an increasing interest in this group of disorders both from a clinical as well as research point of view. In this review, we highlight some of the most salient and exciting publications from recent years focusing especially on new findings illuminating mechanism and studies examining treatment.

Keywords: Conversion disorder; Dissociative attacks; Functional neurological disorders; Imaging; Neurophysiology; Non-epileptic seizures; Physiotherapy; Psychogenic; Psychological treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Electric Stimulation
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Nervous System Diseases / therapy*
  • Neurofeedback
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Neurophysiology
  • Physical Therapy Modalities