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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Looking forward to presenting "Following the Unconscious" and meeting up with a wonderful network of friends and colleagues IEDTA 2026.

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

ISTDP in public healthcare 🏥 Improve lives ❤️ Improve services 📈 Save money 💰 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40375692/ @nhsengland.bsky.social @nicecomms.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social @nuffieldtrust.org.uk

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Thanks, FND Portal. Awesome to get to meet you in person at the FND Soc conference, by the way!

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

All you need to begin an FND pathway is a Neurology, Neuropsychology, & Community Rehab Service. 🏥 Work together 📈 Improve lives 💷 Reduce costs For more on FND see @fndsociety.bsky.social @fndhope.bsky.social @fndportal.bsky.social

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FND Ireland @fndireland.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Great to see spotlight on #FND at #PSIConf2025 with @leoistdp.bsky.social keynote. Psychologists are a key part in multidisciplinary approach to treating FND. By better understanding the mind-body connection we will continue to advance treatment for FND and many illnesses.💚🧡 @fndportal.bsky.social

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Thanks @fndportal.bsky.social! It was actually a last minute sub off the bench when I discovered my suit jacket has been having an argument with it's buttons on route and were in the process of a trial separation which I could not resolve.

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FND Ireland @fndireland.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Delighted to have PSI Division of Neuropsychology Chair, Dr Tom Burke & chartered members @sarahjcasey.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Clarke (who presented on day) join us for our #FNDIreland conference. Great to have @leoistdp.bsky.social delivering keynote address on #FND at upcoming PSI conference. 💚🧡

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

An exciting programme for the ISTDP Health learning community next year, including online seminars and in person meet-ups with inspiring leaders of the field. See www.istdphealth.com for more information.

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Dr Sarah Casey @sarahjcasey.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Delighted that @leoistdp.bsky.social is a #KeynoteSpeaker at #PSICONF25 ✨️ His experience supporting people with #FND will be inspirational to practitioner psychologists in Ireland! 📅 Earlybird ends 22/09 💻 Book Now to join us! www.psychologicalsociety.ie/conference/r...

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

📢 Announcing Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy training in Exeter - UK 📢 An IEDTA accredited three year core training beginning in September 2025. www.istdphealth.com/istdp-core-t... Currently open for applications: forms.gle/6hsGEjCLqB5R...

ISTDP Core Training Information. ISTDP Health was established to support clinicians in the UK to develop their clinical
practice and facilitate community connection. We offer an IEDTA accredited three-year
core training programme based in Exeter in the South-West. The programme curriculum
is designed to enable clinicians to develop their understanding of the theory and practice
of ISTDP and to be effective in applying this to individual work and in complex public
healthcare settings.
This is a small group training delivered in the peaceful
setting of the University of Exeter. There will be five face-
to-face teaching blocks of two days per year. We use a
competency-based approach with an emphasis on
establishing clinical understanding and effective
therapeutic practice. Trainees will be required to bring
video recordings of therapy cases and will receive live
supervision. There will be careful attention to individual
and group processes to support the learning experience.
Trainees will also be invited to attend the ISTDP Health Seminar Series which offers
three additional 90-minute online teaching sessions a year and an annual in-person
ISTDP Health Day Conference.

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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is the second most common neurological condition. This #FND Awareness Day, @nielsdetert.bsky.social explains what FND is and how treatment can vary. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/psychology-has-vital-role-play-treating-functional-neurological-disorder-says-bps

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Applications open for ISTDP Core Training in Exeter, UK - September 2025. Develop your understanding of the theory and practice of ISTDP. Learn to apply ISTDP to individual work and in complex public healthcare settings. Find out more & apply now by visiting www.istdphealth.com/istdp-core-t...

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About 1 — ISTDP Health

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

There will for sure. Good luck with the Doctorate in the meantime! 📚🧑‍🎓

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Introducing a new starter pack for those interested in the development and practice of psychological therapy. go.bsky.app/JSkT2uC

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Here's a starter pack for people interested in all things ISTDP. Follow to be part of the conversation in our growing community. Let me know if you would like to be added to this list of ISTDP folks

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Why do we use Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) as a treatment option in our multi-disciplinary pathway for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)? 🧵 1/9

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Thanks for your interest @neurochallenged.bsky.social. I comment on the rationale and evidence base in my post below. Some good emerging evidence for long-term outcomes in the meta-analysis of short term psychodynamic therapies for functional symptoms. I hope you find this helpful.

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

No problem, done 👍 many thanks!

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Great to see you join the bluesky revolution, Mandy! This FND starter pack might help you to find some of the FND community on here. I've added you to the list! go.bsky.app/8XbDZ5J

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I've put together a starter pack for the FND science community. Please repost to share the link and do let me know of folks I've missed so I can add them to the group. Thanks everyone 🙏 🧵 1/

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

🧵 ISTDP for functional symptoms in a nutshell 🥜 🧠 Bodily symptoms can result from habitual avoidance of emotions & physical anxiety states in the brain & nervous system. 💔 Habitual avoidance can be learned early in life when showing emotions led to parent overwhelm, rejection, or harm. 🧵 1/4

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Profession Consensus Guidelines & Briefing Papers for the assessment & treatment of Functional Neurological Disorder: Psychology tinyurl.com/4d62rcj6 Speech & Language Therapy jnnp.bmj.com/content/92/1... Physiotherapy tinyurl.com/4rebwjm2 Occupational Therapy jnnp.bmj.com/content/91/1...

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Functional Neurological Disorder: Neuropsychological and psychological management in children and adults | BPS - British Psychological Society

BPS Explore is our easy-to-access central location for you to read and download a wide range of psychological content from practitioners, researchers and working groups.

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Briefing papers and consensus guidelines for consideration in assessment and treatment of FND: Psychology tinyurl.com/4d62rcj6 Speech & Language Therapy jnnp.bmj.com/content/92/1... Physiotherapy tinyurl.com/4rebwjm2 Occupational Therapy jnnp.bmj.com/content/91/1...

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Functional Neurological Disorder: Neuropsychological and psychological management in children and adults | BPS - British Psychological Society

BPS Explore is our easy-to-access central location for you to read and download a wide range of psychological content from practitioners, researchers and working groups.

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Functional neurological disorders are common across public healthcare settings. The Exeter model is a multidisciplinary approach developed in the absence of additional funding to help meet the needs of patients who have FND from within mainstream services.

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Developing a multidisciplinary pathway for functional neurological disorders in a UK National Health Service: The Exeter model | ACNR

Functional neurological disorders remain common presentations to NHS services. How should clinical pathways for patients be structured?

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Sounds good! We certainly found ACT/Mindfulness helpful as part of our FND public health offer in the south-west UK.

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Good to hear about your programme, Molly. Thanks for sharing. You're added to the list 👍

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Jon Stone @jonstoneneuro.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

"Iatrogenic harm in FND" – new review article @brain1878 very much the work of Caoimhe McLoughlin – a short thread. academic.oup.com/brain/advanc... 1/

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Brilliant! Thanks, Susannah. Just added you all. Great to see you all here!

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

You're very welcome! Just added you, Wesley. Thanks

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Tom Plender @tomplender.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

1/Great to be on Bluesky- to get started here’s a mega thread on what I know about #FND and how to have the best chance of beating it. It's just my personal view- so not set in stone - I hope people will find it helpful.

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

🚨 THE PSYCHOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF FND IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS 🚨 A new briefing paper from the Division of Neuropsychology @donbps.bsky.social Proud to be part of the team working on this chaired by @nielsdetert.bsky.social & dedicated to the late Jason Price who originally conceived of the idea 🙏❤️

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Functional Neurological Disorder: Neuropsychological and psychological management in children and adults | BPS - British Psychological Society

BPS Explore is our easy-to-access central location for you to read and download a wide range of psychological content from practitioners, researchers and working groups.

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I've put together a starter pack for the FND science community. Please repost to share the link and do let me know of any folks I've missed so I can add them to the group.

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Thanks, Abby. You're absolutely right. We need more access to evidence-based therapies for functional symptoms. ISTDP begins with an assessment to see if there is a link between emotions, anxiety & symptoms for that specific person. If there is, ISTDP can be very helpful. More info here:

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hi @markrubin.bsky.social, please could you add my Psychological therapy starter pack to your awesome thread? Thanks so much for organising this all 🙏 go.bsky.app/JSkT2uC

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

@ryanlinnbrown.bsky.social thanks for creating this pack! Please could you add me to this list? Many thanks. Leo

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hi @zsuzsannachappell.bsky.social, thanks for putting this pack together. Please could I be added if there is space? Thanks again @markrubin.bsky.social for posting about this starter pack.

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

@diervilla.bsky.social please can I be added to this list? Thanks so much for putting together. Thanks @markrubin.bsky.social for collating!

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hi Mac, thanks for putting this together. Could you add me to this list, please?

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

📈 This causes the symptoms to improve or resolve & helps the patient to feel more in control of their life & their body. 📖 This is supported by peer reviewed studies, random control trials & meta-analyses. 🧵 4/4 For a summary of ISTDP for functional symptoms please see our review paper here:

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A review of the treatment of functional neurological disorder with intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy

The purpose of this article was to raise awareness of an under-recognized but well-supported treatment for Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) ter…

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