Webinar: Epilepsy Basics for Behavioral Health Providers
Epilepsy News From: Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Update
Watch the recording of this webinar.
Originally published on February 12, 2019.
Webinar on Thursday, February 28, 2019, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET
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Why is epilepsy important in mental and behavioral health?
Epilepsy and psychiatric disorders have a bidirectional relationship. This means that not only people with epilepsy are at higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders, but people with primary psychiatric disorders are at higher risk of developing epilepsy.
- Between 25 and 50% of people living with epilepsy will also be diagnosed with a psychiatric comorbidity, which may include depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders, personality disorders, and psychosis
- Mood and anxiety disorders are the most frequent comorbidities in adults living with epilepsy
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety and depression are the most frequent mental health disorders in children living with epilepsy
Behavioral Health Providers can positively impact the lives of their patients by increasing their knowledge of epilepsy.
This webinar will provide an overview of epilepsy and aims to
- Review the diagnosis of epilepsy
- Review the spectrum of epilepsy and who can be affected by epilepsy
- Identify common causes of epilepsy
- Identify treatment options in epilepsy
- Review impact of epilepsy and challenges present for people living with epilepsy
- Describe common mental and behavioral health comorbidities
- Review seizure first aid
Moderator
Ron Manderscheid PhD
Executive Director, National Association of County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Directors and National Association for Rural Mental Health
Guest Speakers
W. Curt LaFrance MD, MPH, FAAN, FANPA, DFAPA
Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
Director of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital
Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos MD, MSc
Director, Health Communications and Engagement, Epilepsy Foundation
This webinar is a part of An Epilepsy Education and Awareness Collaborative: Improving Epilepsy Programs, Services and Outcomes through Partnership CDC Cooperative Agreement (Grant: 1NU58DP006256-03-00). This health education activity aligns with project strategy four to educate priority audiences on epilepsy through the provision of standardized, evidence-based educational resources and technical assistance.
Authored by
Epilepsy Foundation Health Communications
Reviewed by
Epilepsy Foundation Communications
Reviewed Date
Monday, August 05, 2019