A preliminary evaluation of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy within a functional neurological symptoms service

This outcome study evaluated the quality of life and emotional wellbeing of patients referred with functional neurological symptoms (FNS) to an NHS Community Neuropsychology Service and treated with a course of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Measures of quality of life and emotional wellbeing demonstrated significant improvement amongst the eleven patients treated. These outcomes support the view that ISTDP may be a helpful psychological treatment option for patients with FNS.