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Behavioural treatment of epilepsy.

P B Fenwick1

  • 1Maudsley Hospital, London, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Patients with focal epilepsy can control seizures by modifying thoughts and behaviors. Understanding the epileptic focus and brain connections enables this self-management approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Epileptology
  • Behavioral Neurology

Background:

  • Established link between seizure activity and psychological states.
  • Growing understanding of the neural basis of epilepsy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential for seizure control through behavioral and cognitive modification in focal epilepsy.
  • To highlight the role of understanding cerebral mechanisms in managing epilepsy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence on the interrelation of seizure activity, thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
  • Analysis of the functional neuroanatomy of the epileptic focus and its connections.

Main Results:

  • Abundant evidence supports the connection between psychological factors and seizure induction/inhibition.
  • Detailed knowledge of epileptic foci and cerebral networks facilitates seizure control strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Patients with focal epilepsy can achieve significant seizure control by altering their thinking and behavior.
  • Understanding the brain's mechanisms offers a pathway for self-management in focal epilepsy.

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