Ep. 198: The Complex Interaction between (Social) Media and Functional Neurological Disorders

Ep. 198: The Complex Interaction between (Social) Media and Functional Neurological Disorders

April 26, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the complex relationship between social media and functional neurological disorders, focusing on diagnosis and patient management.

Moderator: Kirsten R. Müller-Vahl (Hanover, Germany) Guest: Natalia Szejko (Warsaw, Poland) and Anna Dunalska (Warsaw, Poland) In this episode, Kirsten R. Müller-Vahl speaks with Natalia Szejko and Anna Dunalska about functional neurological disorders and the influence of social media. They discuss common clinical presentations, challenges in diagnosis based on positive signs, and the impact of online information on symptom expression, patient expectations, and clinical management, with implications for contemporary neurological practice.

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