Adverse life events and psychosocial stressors in functional neurological disorder

Key Points

• Psychosocial stressors are common in individuals with functional neurological disorder, impacting their quality of life.
• A range of adverse life events correlates with increased neurological symptoms observed in this population.
• Observational analysis across multiple settings highlights complex interactions between mental health and neurological conditions.
• Further studies are needed to explore effective psychological interventions for managing associated symptoms.