02.11.26 | What’s in a Name? Functional Neurological Disorder: Diagnostic Criteria, Etiologies, and Treatment

February 11, 2026

Provided by the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior - Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 

Presenter

Matthew D. Willis, MD, MPH
Co-Director
Hasbro Partial Hospital Program
Associate Professor (Clinical)
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Alpert Medical School – Brown University

Target Audience

This session is designed for Rhode Island physicians (primary care and specialists), psychologists, social workers, residents, fellows, medical students, and all other allied health professionals. 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be better able to:

  • Outline the evolution of FND diagnostic criteria and nomenclature and how these
    changes influence diagnostic work-up and psychoeducation for pediatric patients,
    families, and clinical teams.
  • Explain the importance of case conceptualization in treating pediatric FND, including the
    roles of intrapersonal factors, family dynamics, and psychiatric comorbidities.
  • Describe the core components of Family-Based Integrated Care (FBIC) for FND,
    including the roles of emotion identification, communication of underlying
    emotions, and indicated psychopharmacologic interventions.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
  • 1.00 Social Work
    This activity has been approved by the NASW, Rhode Island Chapter.
Course opens: 
08/01/2025
Course expires: 
03/11/2026
Event starts: 
02/11/2026 - 11:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/11/2026 - 12:00pm EST
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
2025-2026 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Add to calendar: 

This series is presented in a hybrid format.

You may join virtually via Zoom by pre-registering for each session in advance

Residents and Fellows may attend live in the Pine Room at Bradley Hospital. 

For questions or additional details, please contact Missy Tatum at (401) 432-1173 

Physicians
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Psychologists
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the Rhode Island Board of Psychology.

Social Work 
The above program has been approved in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
  • 1.00 Social Work
    This activity has been approved by the NASW, Rhode Island Chapter.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
Please login or register to take this course.

This series is presented in a hybrid format.

You may join virtually via Zoom by pre-registering for each session in advance

Residents and Fellows may attend live in the Pine Room at Bradley Hospital. 

For questions or additional details, please contact Missy Tatum at (401) 432-1173