Simone Mangelsdorf-Collett

🗣 New FND research💡 update! After a successful launch in Australia, FND Research Connect is going global 🌐. FND Research Connect aims to bring together 👐 people affected by Functional Neurological Disorder and researchers. By signin🗣 New FND research💡 update! [1/n]🧵

"ADHD has a huge impact on people's lives,” says APS President Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe. Better education and support is key to helping more Australians thrive after a diagnosis. Read more in @theage: ow.ly/wvPm50QSR79 #ADHD #NeurodiversityWeek

Registration is Open for the December FNDcourage Online Course! This 12-week course is designed for those diagnosed with #FND and their care partners. Click the link below to learn more and secure your spot in the upcoming course: fndcourage.org/course/ #NeuroTwitter #fndcourage

The disability royal commission's final report, released today, includes 222 recommendations and calls for the introduction of an Australian disability rights act and new disability government portfolio. #DisabilityRights #RoyalCommission #Echobox=1695970238-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theconversation.com/the-disability…

‘The idea persists because of stigma.’ ‘If we want people to get help earlier, we need to stop blaming them and treat addiction like any other health condition.’ @PaulaGoodyer @theage @DrNicoleLee @rethinkadd smh.com.au/lifestyle/heal…

We studied 203 emergency presentations of dissociative seizures and came away with 3 lessons (paper just out in @jnnp_bmj) dx.doi.org/10.1136/jnnp-2… 🧵👇

Considering how prevalent Functional Neurological Disorder (previously known as Conversion Disorder) is, and that neuropsychologists can play a vital role, please spread the news about this upcoming conference fndsociety.org/biennial-meeti… #neuropsychology #FND

Psychologists have posited hundreds of cognitive biases over the years. A fascinating new paper argues that they all boil down to one of a handful of fundamental beliefs coupled with confirmation bias. doi.org/10.1177/174569…

Half of the 400,000 Australians with dementia remain undiagnosed - catch up with my chat with Richard Glover on Drive @FaceDementiaAU abc.net.au/listen/program…

Interested in training to become a clinical neuropsychologist, with pathways to both clinical practice and research? Applications close for the Monash Clin PhD (Clinical Neuropsychology) training program on October 1st. See more details here bit.ly/48eJBiA

Just launched: @FaceDementiaAU our timely diagnosis of dementia campaign: 🧠Know the signs of #dementia 💬Talk to family about any concerns 👩‍⚕️Ask your GP for an assessment 💊🧑‍⚕️Get treatments and supports facedementia.au/en/ for Checklist of Symptoms

📢The INS Education Committee Quarterly Webinar will take place 🗓️ Monday September 18th at 9AM EDT US and Canada! Dr. Julie Snowden is presenting “The Frontotemporal dementias: What do we know now?” CE credit optional! Register here: bit.ly/44DUkAc

A conversation that starts with, "Are you ok?" can be life-saving. APS has a range of resources to arm you with information to have these critical conversations. Check out our community resource page for information: bit.ly/3EzRYHQ #ruokday2023

A new sign for functional tremor; improving spiral drawing when tapping with other hand. Looking for inconsistency: Combining distraction with spirography for diagnosis of functional tremor @FNDSociety @FNDHope 1/n

How and why does FND happen? 2nd of 3 roundtable podcasts. Thanks @greenjournal @PerezMGHLab @SelmaAybek @SarahLidstone. Link to first one in reply

Ictal crying in epileptic seizures and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: What are the hints to differentiate them?. @EpilepsyBehavi1 @EpilepsyReports epilepsybehavior.com/article/S1525-…

Headway ABI Australia - Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Specialist Supports and Services Brain Injury Awareness Week 2023 - 'Invest in Brain Health' Call us! or visit headwayabiaustralia.org #Headway,#ABI,#Brain,#Injury,#NDIS,#STA,#MTA,#Respite,#Disability,#Exercise

Brand new comprehensive review: Everything we know about the treatment of functional dizziness (#PPPD) 😵‍💫 link.springer.com/article/10.100…

The #CyberAbility project is in @theage! @Not_me_him and I were interviewed by @MeljCunningham about our new #scam victim recovery program. Our amazing team includes @Kimberly_A_Chew @JaoCarminati Sue Hymus, @jennpon & our Ambassadors Funder: @TACVictoria theage.com.au/national/victo…

“Living Well with PPA” is a six-week online support program designed to provide a safe space for people newly diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia. This support program will begin in September 2023. If you are interested, contact info@theaftd.org or 866.507.7222.