Psychological Non Epileptic Seizures

01/05/2026

New PNES blog post: Functional seizures instead of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: Seemingly sanitized terminological shifts may seem progressive, but are they?

Concerning developments with the name change from PNES to FS

Functional seizures: Sanitized terminological shifts may seem progressive but can be harmful Late last year, an ILAE Task Force proposal (Hingray et al., 2025) was published, urging that the term “psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES)” be replaced with the new and improved “functional/disso...

01/01/2026

PNES in the news: very touching New Year's article by someone who is living with PNES and PTSD. https://tribune.net.ph/2025/12/31/a-new-year-an-old-burden

My New Year’s resolutions are often a mix of goals and wishes. Some are concrete steps, actions to be taken so I can make the most of the upcoming year. Some ar

12/31/2025

May the new year bring you what you wish for and need. Best wishes!

12/29/2025

Patients often report being discharged from hospitals with a diagnosis of Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures and little more. Explore the referral page at Www.nonepilepticseizures.com where clinicians who specialize or have an interest in PNES are listed. Listings include many US states and international listings too.

12/25/2025

Combating stigma and lack of knowledge through education.
Combatiendo el estigma y la falta de conocimientos a traves de la educacion. Libro en Español Crisis no epilepticas psicogenas: Una guia. Para pacientes y familiares que quieren aprender sobre este diagnostico.


https://www.amazon.com/Crisis-epilepticas-psicogenas-Guia-Spanish/dp/151702501X/ref=sr_1_5?crid=16Q3ZTYF705XV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-F_LY8Hnf9WLtZc6mhkG1Ktu-CgTL-EJ4XbfdJFpzeD9izVzuNPV8rh9V9-TYsis3H6A4I0bTIK5xoiVd34y0zHzqhclH72FfJq998CfXJ8.kW8vP87MIUqiJoClVQQplW541I8BnZbBGusMIz_gHYs&dib_tag=se&keywords=lorna+myers&qid=1753975059&s=books&sprefix=lorna+myers%2Cstripbooks%2C63&sr=1-5

12/25/2025

Psychotherapists: Did a patient just call your office and state the reason she's looking for therapy is because she has something called PNES? Are you wondering why the neurologist is sending you patients with seizures? The "Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizure Pocketbook" was written for psychotherapists who are starting to see their first PNES patient and need an easy-to-navigate guide.
Combating stigma and lack of knowledge through education.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFCWVZRT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DGJGYJVCT6V7&keywords=The+psychogenic+pocketbook&qid=1691856864&s=books&sprefix=the+psychogenic+pocketbook%2Cstripbooks%2C84&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

12/15/2025

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1922603185516724310?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ctct
Tomorrow at 12 noon (EST) a very important webinar offered by Family Resource Network
More than the Winter Blues: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
To register https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1922603185516724310?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ctct Tomorrow

12/13/2025

Tongue and cheek guard (PATI) for nighttime seizures now has FDA approval and is covered by many medical insurances. I walked past the booth at the American Epilepsy Society meeting and spoke with the inventor and founder. It is for PNES as well as Epilepsy. https://neurovicellc.com/

12/11/2025

If you scroll down the https://nonepilepticseizures.com/
homepage, please respond to the anonymous survey you'll find. We need to know how Epilepsy centers are treating patients diagnosed with PNES.
https://nonepilepticseizures.com/

Learn about Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) from global experts. Discover symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and resources for patients and professionals.

12/10/2025

What can you find on our revamped PNES website? Information on the PNES scholarship. www.nonepilepticseizures.com

12/10/2025

Another sample from our newly revamped PNES website. www.nonepilepticseizures.com

12/10/2025

A sample from our revamped PNES website
www.nonepilepticseizures.com