Anxiety and Depression in Children with Epilepsy

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and although epilepsy isn’t a behavioral health condition, children with epilepsy may be at a greater risk of feeling anxious or depressed. To help you support your child, we asked Eleni Rizakos, PsyD, a pediatric psychologist in the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program, some questions about the behavioral health aspects of an epilepsy diagnosis.

Using ketogenic diets to manage seizures

Traditional treatments might not always work for children with drug-resistant epilepsy. In these cases, a ketogenic diet that is high in fat, low in carbohydrates and has moderate amounts of protein may help manage seizures.

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What you need to know about epilepsy

Did you know that epilepsy is the most common childhood brain disorder in the United States? To help you learn more about this condition, its symptoms and its causes, we’ve answered some of your questions about epilepsy.

Using ketogenic diets to manage seizures

What you need to know about epilepsy

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