The discussions highlight the promising success of ReACT, with posts emphasizing its potential to transform treatment for pediatric functional seizures, using words like 'significantly reduce' and 'huge deal' to underscore impact, while comments referencing other therapies and calls for broader adoption reflect high engagement and interest.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most posts recognize the promising results of the ReACT therapy, indicating general support for its effectiveness in reducing pediatric PNES.
InterestHigh interest
Posts show high engagement by discussing specific techniques and implications, as well as sharing related research and calls for further action.
EngagementModerate engagement
Users analyze methodologies, compare approaches like tics control, and share enthusiasm about the pilot study outcomes, signaling active mental infusion.
ImpactHigh impact
Given the emphasis on new therapy options and calls for more psychotherapists, the discussions suggest the findings could significantly influence future treatments and awareness.
Abstract in brief
The study was a pilot randomized controlled trial testing a new cognitive-behavioral therapy called ReACT for children with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), comparing it to supportive therapy, with follow-ups at 7 and 60 days post-treatment.
Results showed that ReACT significantly reduced PNES frequency within 7 days after treatment, with all patients in the ReACT group experiencing no seizures in that period, and 82% remaining seizure-free for 60 days.
The study suggests that ReACT is an effective intervention for pediatric PNES, targeting catastrophic symptom expectations and perceived lack of control through habit reversal principles.
A pilot study in which a body-focused CBT program for children was so successful at treating FND seizures that:
* 100% of patients were seizure-free a week later,
* and 82% we’re seizure-free for 60 days
Suffice to say - if replicated, a huge deal
https://t.co/egtF8BKj17
Leading psychologist @DrAaronFobian provided a brilliant talk on a psychotherapy approach to the treatment of children/adolescents with functional seizures based on ReACT. Also - a call to action for more psychotherapists to join the @FNDSociety.
https://t.co/J1w1Nkfg4w https://t.co/Q20qWVoYO2
Jun 21, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 4,381 followersView post →
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Young Epilepsy
@youngepilepsy · X
Young people with Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and their families need understanding and psychological support.
Non-epileptic seizures are very real, often debilitating and quite hard to get your head around.
#PaperOfTheWeek
Aug 27, 2020 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 17,605 followersView post →
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FND Portal - is no longer on X
@FndPortal · X
@tylerclarkburke It borrows techniques used to control tics in Tourette’s; basically a combo of intentional movements (to prevent unwanted ones) and reframing body sensations.
TL;DR: early to say, but potentially looking good
Here’s one of the papers if you’re curious
https://t.co/XPsjdvRU2m
@scott_mintzer @dfreedman7 @wesleytkerr @FNDSociety Also just adding this here…statements that FND is unequivocally a mental health issue & needs MH/trauma treatment seem to ignore newer research. This recent study for example showed there are better options for NE seizures than classic MH intervention. https://t.co/ERJQn35Kqt
And when we’re looking at things like functional seizures, where the links between brain and body seem to temporarily come apart, that starts to seem potentially really important.
https://t.co/egtF8BKQQF
Oct 10, 2022 · 1 like · 6,925 followersView post →
Functional neurological disorder (FND) is now diagnosed using specific criteria rather than being a diagnosis of exclusion. This video highlights recent articles that improve our understanding, focusing on early…
FND research is evolving rapidly. Recent studies highlight new understanding of mechanisms, subtypes, and effective therapies like ReACT for pediatric PNES, showing promising results in reducing seizure frequency and…
While those with #FND are more likely to use passive/avoidant coping strategies, these traits are more likely to improve with CBT-informed practice like ReACT. These are traits that can and should be targeted with psychotherapy.
https://t.co/UnsYdQ8Tuo
https://t.co/9yEiIheFyL
Feb 23, 2024 · 1 like · 1,381 followersView post →
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FND Portal - is no longer on X
@FndPortal · X
@tylerclarkburke It borrows techniques used to control tics in Tourette’s; basically a combo of intentional movements (to prevent unwanted ones) and reframing body sensations.
TL;DR: early to say, but potentially looking good
Here’s one of the papers if you’re curious
https://t.co/XPsjdvRU2m
And when we’re looking at things like functional seizures, where the links between brain and body seem to temporarily come apart, that starts to seem potentially really important.
https://t.co/egtF8BKQQF
Oct 10, 2022 · 1 like · 6,925 followersView post →
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FND Portal - is no longer on X
@FndPortal · X
RT @PerezMGHLab: Leading psychologist @DrAaronFobian provided a brilliant talk on a psychotherapy approach to the treatment of children/ado…
Jun 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,925 followersView post →
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Aaron Fobian, PhD
@DrAaronFobian · X
RT @PerezMGHLab: Leading psychologist @DrAaronFobian provided a brilliant talk on a psychotherapy approach to the treatment of children/ado…
Jun 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 756 followersView post →
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David L. Perez MD, MMSc, FAAN, FANPA
@DavidLewisPerez · X
Leading psychologist @DrAaronFobian provided a brilliant talk on a psychotherapy approach to the treatment of children/adolescents with functional seizures based on ReACT. Also - a call to action for more psychotherapists to join the @FNDSociety.
https://t.co/J1w1Nkfg4w https://t.co/Q20qWVoYO2
Jun 21, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 4,381 followersView post →
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FNDHopeUK
@FNDHopeUK · X
RT @DrAaronFobian: Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT) was found to significantly reduce pediatric PNES (dissociative seizures) with 100…
Dec 19, 2021 · 21 shares · 5,464 followersView post →
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FND Portal - is no longer on X
@FndPortal · X
RT @DrAaronFobian: Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT) was found to significantly reduce pediatric PNES (dissociative seizures) with 100…
Oct 21, 2021 · 21 shares · 6,925 followersView post →
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The Gia
@gia_nina18 · X
RT @FndPortal: A pilot study in which a body-focused CBT program for children was so successful at treating FND seizures that:
* 100% of p…
A pilot study in which a body-focused CBT program for children was so successful at treating FND seizures that:
* 100% of patients were seizure-free a week later,
* and 82% we’re seizure-free for 60 days
Suffice to say - if replicated, a huge deal
https://t.co/egtF8BKj17
@scott_mintzer @dfreedman7 @wesleytkerr @FNDSociety Also just adding this here…statements that FND is unequivocally a mental health issue & needs MH/trauma treatment seem to ignore newer research. This recent study for example showed there are better options for NE seizures than classic MH intervention. https://t.co/ERJQn35Kqt
RT @youngepilepsy: Young people with Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and their families need understanding and psychological support.
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Nov 18, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,030 followersView post →
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Sean Hamilton
@SeanPreneur · X
RT @youngepilepsy: Young people with Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and their families need understanding and psychological support.
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Aug 27, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,136 followersView post →
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Neville UK
@NevillesNews · X
RT youngepilepsy "Young people with Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and their families need understanding and psychological support.
Non-epileptic seizures are very real, often debilitating and quite hard to get your head around.
#PaperOfTheWeek
RT @youngepilepsy: Young people with Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and their families need understanding and psychological support.
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Aug 27, 2020 · 5 shares · 775 followersView post →
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Elaine #justiceforClive
@ElaineC09261846 · X
RT @youngepilepsy: Young people with Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and their families need understanding and psychological support.
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Aug 27, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,025 followersView post →
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Young Epilepsy
@youngepilepsy · X
Young people with Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and their families need understanding and psychological support.
Non-epileptic seizures are very real, often debilitating and quite hard to get your head around.
#PaperOfTheWeek
Aug 27, 2020 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 17,605 followersView post →
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