Plus: Using ketogenic diets to manage seizures

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Did you know that epilepsy is the most common childhood brain disorder in the United States? November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and to help you learn more about this condition, its symptoms and its causes, we’ve answered some of your questions about epilepsy ([link removed]) .
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** Using ketogenic diets to manage seizures ([link removed])
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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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** Anxiety and depression in epilepsy ([link removed])
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Although epilepsy isn’t a behavioral health condition, children with epilepsy may be at a greater risk of feeling anxious or depressed. Eleni Rizakos, PsyD, explains the behavioral health aspects of an epilepsy diagnosis.

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