Resources

Information about Functional Neurological Disorder

FND Guide / Neurosymptoms (also translated into 12 other languages)

FND Guide / Neurosymptoms (educational videos, if you prefer)

Non-Epileptic Attacks

Calgary Functional Neurological Disorder Handout

 

FND Patient Advocacy Organizations

FND Hope

FND Action

 

FND Factsheets

Functional Limb Weakness

Functional Tremor

Functional Dystonia

Functional Jerks/Myoclonus

Functional Facial Spasms

Functional Tics

Functional Drop Attacks

Functional (Dissociative) Seizures

Functional Dizziness (PPPD)

Functional Cognitive Disorder

 

FND Rehabilitation Guidelines (Consider sharing these with your current providers)

Physiotherapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech and Language Pathology

 

FND Apps

Neuro Symptoms FND Guide - Apple / Google

MyFND

 

Books (these can also be borrowed from our library)

Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms: A Five Areas Approach

FND Stories: Personal and Professional Experiences of Functional Neurological Disorder

Taking Control of Your Seizures

 

Sleep Resources

Centre for Sleep (self-referral for various sleep resources including CBT-insomnia)

Apps:

CBT-I Coach - Apple / Google

iSleep Easy - Apple

 

Mental Health Resources

Access Mental Health: 403-943-1500 (for mental health resources that are covered by Alberta Health)

Calgary Counselling Center: 403-691-5991 (for counselling, using a sliding scale payment model)

Crisis Resources: Call the distress center at 403-266-HELP or attend any emergency department

 

Self Compassion

SelfCompassion.org

Centre for Clinical Interventions

 

Apps:

Headspace

Calm

ACTCompanion