Perspectives on FND

In March, we hosted our first hybrid online event in Brisbane to raise awareness of FND. Nerine led a multidisciplinary panel discussion with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Hui Quek of Kinexus Psychology and Movement Disorder Neurologist, Dr David Palmer from the Nambour and Sunshine Coast University Hospitals.

Text: introducing our panel... with images of Nerine Williams, Dr Hui Quek and Dr David Palmer

Recording of Perspectives on FND

If you missed the event and would like to watch the recording, you can access it here:
Perspectives on FND.mp4

Resources kindly provided by Dr Hui Quek including research articles and slides:

‘FND aware’ health practitioners in Australia and New Zealand:

Information mentioned during the discussion about FND aware practitioners in New Zealand:

  • FND Clinic at Wellington Hospital
  • Nocebo-Hypothesis Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (on-going randomised controlled trial) through Isis Centre in Dunedin
  • A Physiotherapist who has completed training in Nocebo-Hypothesis Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

You can also find FND aware practitioners for Australia and New Zealand through the FND Australia Health Professionals Database.

Please note: we are promoting information and opportunities for individuals but are not directly affiliated with the research. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the researcher or research team directly.