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.

You can also learn about mental health and epilepsy on our most recent episode of Dr. Bear Bites on Instagram.

Seizure first aid

Seeing someone have a seizure can be a scary experience, especially if that person is a young child. You may be afraid to respond, but a few simple actions can make a huge difference for someone experiencing a seizure.

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Epilepsy 101

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.

Seizure first aid

Epilepsy 101

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