Ko e Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) ‘oku hoko ia ‘i he taimi ‘oku faingata’a ai ‘a e ‘atamai ke tuku atu pe tali mai ‘a e ngaahi fakatātā mei he sino.
‘E lava ke ne fakatupu ha ngaahi fakatātā mo’oni hange ko e gatete, vaivai, pa’ū fakavave, pe ha ngaahi fakatātā hange ko e seizure.
‘Oku toe lava foki ke faingata’a ke ‘alu, lea, pe sio lelei ‘a e tangata.

Ko e ngaahi fakatātā ni ‘oku mo’oni,
‘ikai ko e fakakaukau, ‘ikai ko e palopalema faka-laumālie, pea ‘ikai ko e faingofua.
Ka ‘oku tupu ‘i he taimi ‘oku fehalaaki ai ‘a e ngaahi faka’ilonga ‘a e ‘atamai mo e sino.

‘Oku ‘i ai ‘a e tokoni mo e faka’ilo lelei ki he FND.
‘Oku tokoni ‘a e malie, ongo mālie, mo e tokoni totonu ke toe lelei ‘a e kakai pea nau mo’ui fiefia.

Kapau ‘oku ‘i ai ha taha ‘oku ‘i ai ha ngaahi fakatātā hange ko eni, ‘oua ‘e ilifia.
Ke nofo filemu, tokoni mo e ‘ofa, pea fakahinohino kiate ia ke ‘alu ki ha fai faito’o pe kau ngaue fakafaito’o ‘oku nau mahino ki he FND.

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) happens when the brain has trouble sending and receiving messages to and from the body.
It can cause real symptoms such as shaking, weakness, blacking out, or seizures.
Some people may find it hard to walk, talk, or see clearly.

These symptoms are real — they are not imagined, lazy, or spiritual punishment.
They happen because the brain and body are sending mixed signals.

With calm care, understanding, and support, people can get better and live happy, full lives.

If someone you know has these symptoms, stay calm, be kind, and help them feel safe.
Encourage them to see a doctor or health worker who understands FND.