Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) represents a complex interface between neurology and psychiatry, characterised by genuine neurological symptoms that arise in the absence of structural brain disease [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Despite increasing clinical recognition, FND remains underresearched, frequently misunderstood, and often poorly managed within healthcare systems. For patients with FND, it is of utmost importance to explain the diagnosis in clear, non-blaming terms [1][2]. Patients commonly report frustration with fragmented care pathways, variable diagnostic explanations, and limited access to evidence-based interventions.

NeuroLog was developed in direct response to these challenges [7]. Created by an individual living with FND, the platform serves as a smart symptom tracking and research tool designed to capture the lived experience of the disorder in real time. NeuroLog enables users to log daily symptoms, emotional states, and environmental triggers through an adaptive interface that evolves according to user input. This generates a rich dataset of longitudinal, anonymised information that can be analysed to identify symptom patterns, emotional correlations, and flare cycles. The application's dual purpose is both clinical and scientific: it empowers individuals to communicate more effectively with healthcare providers while contributing to large-scale, anonymised datasets for academic research. Through these aggregated insights, NeuroLog seeks to advance the understanding of FND's biopsychosocial dynamics

Users are encouraged to log symptoms regularly, with additional entries during flare events. Data are transmitted securely, encrypted, and stored in compliance with applicable data protection standards. All data analysis is conducted on anonymised, aggregated datasets.

NeuroLog represents a patient-led innovation that integrates self-report symptom tracking with predictive analytics. The embedded SAM framework [3] provides a novel methodology for quantifying biopsychosocial interactions within FND, offering both clinical utility and research potential. Although reliance on self-reported data presents limitations, the model's iterative learning design and scalability position it as a valuable tool for future clinical collaborations and longitudinal research.

Subsequent studies will explore interventional pilots, such as online emotional regulation coaching and personalised feedback systems. Each future study will be governed by dedicated protocols, ethical review, and co-authorship frameworks. NeuroLog will continue to evolve through collaboration with research institutions to refine predictive accuracy and deepen understanding of FND.