Recognizing FND.
Advancing Care.
Here’s the problem.
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a condition that disrupts how the brain sends and receives signals throughout the body.
It can cause real, often debilitating symptoms—such as seizures, paralysis, tremors, or difficulty speaking or walking.
Unlike many neurological conditions, FND does not show up on standard scans, which can make it difficult to recognize and understand.
Patients are often misdiagnosed, dismissed, or left navigating a system that doesn’t fully understand the condition.
Clinicians, in turn, receive little training on how to diagnose or treat it.
Why Signalia Exists
“I was diagnosed with FND five years ago. As a journalist, I approached my own condition the same way I approach any investigation—by asking questions, following evidence, and speaking to experts and patients.
What I found was a gap. Between what patients experience and what the system understands. This foundation was created to help close that gap.”
Nadine Sebai, Executive Director
What We Do
Raise Awareness
Through storytelling, education, and public engagement, we work to increase understanding of FND and reduce stigma. Our initiatives bring patient experiences and scientific knowledge together to create meaningful change.
Build Connections
We bring together patients, advocates, clinicians, researchers, and creators to amplify awareness and accelerate collaboration. Through the Signalia Network and community partnerships, we create a stronger collective voice for FND.
Advance Care
We support efforts to improve clinical understanding, education, and access to evidence-based treatment for FND. By strengthening the healthcare workforce, we aim to reduce diagnostic delays and improve patient outcomes.
With support from the
Raymond F. Schinazi & Family Foundation, Inc.
This work is made possible through the generosity of our lead sponsor, whose commitment helps advance education, investigative storytelling, and systemic change in neurological care.
Make a Donation
Your donation helps fund investigative storytelling, public education, and systemic change for one of the most common yet misunderstood neurological conditions.