International FND Awareness Month
April 2026
“You are not alone. Connect, learn, and find support throughout April and beyond.”
April is International FND Awareness Month, recognized worldwide each year to raise understanding of Functional Neurological Disorder — a condition where the brain has trouble sending and receiving signals, causing symptoms such as functional seizures, weakness, tremor, gait problems, sensory changes, and chronic pain. Below is a roundup of free, virtual peer support groups, helplines, podcasts, and trusted information resources available throughout April 2026.
FND HOPE INTERNATIONAL — PEER SUPPORT GROUPS & EVENTS
FND Hope International hosts a monthly calendar of free virtual peer support groups, creative wellness sessions, and educational gatherings for people living with FND, their families, and care partners. View the full calendar at fndhope.org/events. All times listed below are converted to Pacific Time (PT).
Aussie FND Peer Support Group
Safe online space for people experiencing FND in Australia and beyond. Wednesday, April 1, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT (March 31 in PT zones, listed AEST). Register via the FND Hope events calendar. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
Art Journaling for Wellbeing — Mondays
Use mindfulness and creative journaling to process the experience of living with FND. Meets every Monday in April — April 6, 13, 20, 27, 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM PT (UTC+1). Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
Art Journaling for Wellbeing — Fridays
Friday session of the Art Journaling group for FND community members. Meets every Friday in April — April 3, 10, 17, 24, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT (UTC+1). Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
FND Young Adult Peer Support Group
Welcoming peer space for young adults living with FND. Meets Monday, April 6 and Monday, April 20, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
Canada Peer Support Group
Safe online setting for those diagnosed with FND in Canada — families, friends, and care partners welcome. Tuesday, April 7, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
Cookfulness Classes for the FND Community
Mindful cooking classes designed for people in the FND community to rediscover the joy of food while honoring energy limits. Session 2 (Mastering The Batch) Thursday, April 9, 8:40 AM PT. Session 3 (The High-Five Bowl) Tuesday, April 14, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT. Session 4 (Mindful Munching) Wednesday, April 29, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
USA Peer Support Group
Online peer group for U.S.-based individuals diagnosed with FND. Families, friends, and care partners welcome. Thursday, April 9, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
Book Club with FND Hope
Discuss books chosen by community members in this welcoming reading group. Monday, April 13, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
High Tea with FND
A space for those with FND to connect, learn, and support each other over tea. Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PT (BST). Also Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
LGBTQIA+ FND Peer Support Group
FND Hope International welcomes LGBTQIA+ adults living with FND for peer connection. Wednesday, April 15, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
USA/Canada Peer Support Group
Online group for North American FND community members. Saturday, April 18, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
Functional Seizure Peer Support Group
Peer group for individuals diagnosed with functional (dissociative) seizures. Sunday, April 19, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
Care Partner / Caregiver Support Group
Safe online setting for care partners and caregivers of those diagnosed with FND. Thursday, April 23, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
Men’s FND Peer Support Group
Virtual peer support group designed specifically for men living with FND. Sunday, April 26, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
Teen FND Support Group
Online group for teens with all symptoms of Functional Neurological Disorder. Monday, April 27, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
New to FND
Orientation group for those newly diagnosed with FND or care partners new to the condition. Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM PT. Register through the FND Hope events calendar. FREE.
NOT DEFINED BY FND — FND EMPOWERMENT CIRCLE
The FND Empowerment Circle is a free virtual support group hosted by Not Defined by FND for FND warriors and their supporters. April theme: Growth and Renewal — Embracing Change. Learn more at notdefinedbyfnd.org/fnd-empowerment-circle.
FND Empowerment Circle — Thursday Morning Session
Monthly support circle for those affected by FND. Thursday, April 2, 8:00 AM PT (11:00 AM EST). Join via Zoom or RSVP through Zeffy. FREE.
FND Empowerment Circle — Saturday Evening Session
Monthly evening support circle. Saturday, April 25, 5:00 PM PT (8:00 PM EST). Join via Zoom or RSVP through Zeffy. FREE.
ONLINE COMMUNITIES & FORUMS
FND Hope International — Public Facebook Page
Open Facebook page sharing FND news, events, and peer encouragement. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week. Visit facebook.com/FNDHOPE. FREE.
FND Hope — USA & Canada Closed Facebook Group
Closed Facebook support group for FND community members in the U.S. and Canada. Free to join with admin approval. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week. Request to join at facebook.com/groups/1581750502109806. FREE. [VERIFY: confirm free open access]
FND Action UK — Facebook Support Group
Facebook support community hosted by UK charity FND Action for individuals with FND, caregivers, and loved ones. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week. Join at facebook.com/groups/fndaction. Details on all FND Action online groups: fndaction.org.uk/online-support-groups. FREE. [VERIFY: confirm free open access]
Not Defined by FND — Hope for Warriors Facebook Group
Private Facebook community connecting FND warriors and supporters. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week. Request to join at facebook.com/groups/936091437866143. FREE. [VERIFY: confirm free open access]
HealthUnlocked — FND Hope Forum
Public peer-to-peer discussion forum hosted on HealthUnlocked, supported by FND Hope. Post questions, share experiences, and read others’ stories. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week. Visit healthunlocked.com/fndhope. FREE.
ON-DEMAND PODCASTS — LISTEN ANYTIME
The FND Society Podcast
Educational podcast tailored for clinicians, researchers, and FND community members covering neuroimaging, biomarkers, diagnosis, treatments, and outcomes. 21 publicly available episodes hosted by Erica Cotton. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week. Listen at fndsociety.org/resources/podcasts/the-fnd-society-podcast or directly via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Buzzsprout. FREE.
FND Society — Other Podcasts (Conference Recordings & Interviews)
Curated collection of podcast episodes from FND Society conferences, member interviews, and feature topics including patient voices, functional tremor, dissociative seizures, imaging in FND, and FND history. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week. Listen at fndsociety.org/resources/podcasts/otherpodcasts. FREE.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FND Hope International (main site) — fndhope.org — Patient-led nonprofit empowering people with FND through education, peer support, and advocacy.
neurosymptoms.org — A Patient’s Guide to FND — neurosymptoms.org/en — Trusted plain-language information on FND symptoms, causes, and treatment, written by Professor Jon Stone (University of Edinburgh) and available in multiple languages with free Android and iOS apps.
nonepilepticseizures.com — PNES Information & Resources — nonepilepticseizures.com — Comprehensive consumer and professional education site on Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES), administered by an international group of PNES specialists.
FND Society — www.fndsociety.org — International professional society of clinicians, scientists, and lay members advancing FND research, education, and care.
FND Action (UK) — www.fndaction.org.uk — UK-registered charity offering peer support, regional community groups, and awareness campaigns.
FND Friends (UK) — fndfriends.com/about — Southwest England charity providing in-person meet-ups, craft sessions, and peer support for FND patients and carers.
Not Defined by FND — www.notdefinedbyfnd.org — U.S. nonprofit offering peer support circles, FND knowledge resources, and warrior stories.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL FND AWARENESS MONTH
International FND Awareness Month is observed every April to raise understanding of Functional Neurological Disorder, a common but often misdiagnosed condition affecting how the brain sends and receives signals. The month is championed by patient-led charities including FND Hope International (founded 2012), FND Action (UK, founded 2016), FND Friends (UK), and Not Defined by FND (U.S.), in partnership with the Functional Neurological Disorder Society — the global professional society advancing FND research and clinical care. Together these organizations work to reduce stigma, advance research, and ensure people with FND are treated with dignity, care, and respect.
DISCLAIMER: Information is shared as a courtesy. Resources listed are confidential within the policies of each individual organization and are listed as completely free. This information is not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health emergencies including suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For functional seizures or other medical concerns, consult your healthcare provider.