Research & Collaboration

Healing Horizons for FND values research-informed practice and thoughtful collaboration.
We recognize that evidence, learning, and shared expertise are essential to improving understanding, care, and support for people living with Functional Neurological Disorder.

We do not conduct medical research or provide clinical conclusions.
Instead, we engage responsibly with researchers, clinicians, and institutions in ways that respect ethics, professional scope, and lived experience.

We approach research with care, humility, and accountability. Any engagement with research is guided by principles of transparency, informed consent, and respect for the people and communities involved.

  • We support research that aligns with trauma-informed, patient-centered values
  • We prioritize clarity, accessibility, and ethical safeguards
  • We maintain clear boundaries between research, clinical care, and community support

Healing Horizons for FND may collaborate with researchers, healthcare professionals, educators, and organizations connected to FND, disability, trauma-informed care, or related fields.

Collaboration may include consultation, knowledge sharing, program alignment, or time-limited projects that advance understanding and support.

  • Collaborations are assessed for ethical alignment and shared values
  • Participation is voluntary and respects capacity, consent, and wellbeing
  • No collaboration overrides the organization’s mission, safeguards, or commitments

Lived experience is central to how we engage with research and collaboration.
We are attentive to power dynamics, fatigue, and vulnerability, and we avoid extractive or tokenizing practices.

Any involvement of people with lived experience is approached with clear communication, meaningful choice, and genuine respect.

Current Status

Research and collaboration activities are evolving.
Healing Horizons for FND is currently focused on building strong ethical foundations, establishing trusted relationships, and clarifying processes before formalizing partnerships.

As this work develops, this page will be updated to reflect new collaborations or opportunities for engagement.

Building Research with Care

This page is for researchers, professionals, institutions, and community partners who want to understand how Healing Horizons for FND approaches research and collaboration with care, integrity, and respect for lived experience.