Mental Health Monthly #2: Non-Epileptic Seizures (NES)

Non Epileptic Seizures (NES) is perhaps one of the most misunderstood and overlooked disorders that emergency medicine professionals encounter. Dr. Randi Libbon & Dr. Laura Strom, both experts on NES, explain the ongoing research surrounding the topic as well as how to best manage patients with NES in the emergency setting.
To learn more about Dr. Randi Libbon:
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To learn more about Dr. Laura Strom:
www.ucdenver.ed...

References & Further Reading:
[1] Baslet G, Seshadri A, Bermeo-Ovalle A, Willment K, Myers L. Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures: An Updated Primer. Psychosomatics. 2016;57(1):1-17. doi:10.1016/j.psym.2015.10.004
[2] Perez DL, LaFrance WC. Nonepileptic Seizures: An Updated Review. CNS Spectr. 2016;21(3):239-246. doi:10.1017/S109285291600002X
[3] Libbon R, Gadbaw J, Watson M, et al. The feasibility of a multidisciplinary group therapy clinic for the treatment of nonepileptic seizures. Epilepsy Behav. 2019;98:117-123. doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2019.06.032
[4] Ding J-R, An D, Liao W, et al. Altered Functional and Structural Connectivity Networks in Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures. PLoS ONE. 2013;8(5). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0063850
[5] Allendorfer JB, Nenert R, Hernando KA, et al. FMRI response to acute psychological stress differentiates patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures from healthy controls - A biochemical and neuroimaging biomarker study. NeuroImage Clin. 2019;24:101967. doi:10.1016/j.nicl.2019.101967

[@dear-pixel-heart]

Thank you with all of my heart for this video. Truly. After all the stigma, added trauma, and alienation I've gone through, and no one understanding my condition. Thank you both so much... I feel teary after hearing both of you professionals talk about NEAD with such understanding, compassion and respect. I wish I didn't live in Australia and could admit myself to your clinic for help with my non epileptic seizures that are related to my complex PTSD. Over here in Australia I admitted myself to hospital over this Christmas, and I'm still there, because I can't care for myself currently due to the severity of the seizures and complex PTSD symptoms I have. I wish this hosptial had your care and approach with (c)PTSD and non epileptic seizures. Maybe the two of you (who made this video, and clinic) could write an informational blog or small book for purchase for those who don't know anything about this condition or who struggle to understand it. Anyways, all in all; thank you each for what you're doing ❤ I hope you have wonderful new year, and thank you for making me feel less alone.

[@darkandlovelykg]

Thank you so much for this video, as someone who deals with NES it has truly been a struggle and difficult explaining. Especially when people think you are “faking it” or crazy. It hasn’t been easy but it’s good to know someone understands

[@dear-pixel-heart]

You're definitely not alone, I feel you and am grateful you opened up. Hang in there, I am dealing with this too. I am wishing you all the very best. Please do whatever you need to do in order to get by, one day and moment at at time 💛🌻