Improved understanding of non-epileptic seizures and reduced emergency health care usage following a single psychoeducational group for children and their parents.

Rationale: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a three-hour psychoeducation group in improving understanding of non-epileptic seizures (NES), health outcomes and quality of life in young people with NES.

Background: Multi-session psychoeducational groups for adults with NES have reported improved psychosocial functioning and reduced NES compared to those who do not receive psychoeducational interventions. To date there have been no studies in young people examining the effects of a single session of psychoeducation.

Cognitive-behavioural treatment of functional neurological symptoms (conversion disorder) in children and adolescents: A case series.

Aim: To describe a cognitive-behavioural treatment and clinical outcomes in a series of children with functional neurological symptoms (FNS).

Method: Thirty-six children with FNS were assessed and of these twenty-two (13 male, 9 female) with a mean age 14.5 years (SD = 2.

Nonepileptic seizures in the pediatric population: A qualitative study of patient and family experiences.

Objective: The objective of this study was to characterize the experience of nonepileptic seizures (NES) in young people (0-19years) and their families, referred to a UK specialist (tertiary) pediatric hospital. The topics investigated include: accessing healthcare, how the diagnosis was first explained, impact on home life and school, coping strategies, and ideas about naming and causes.

Methods: Ten young people with NES and 29 family members took part in focus groups and telephone interviews.