Behavioral Aspects of Epilepsy: What Every Provider Should Know

Recognizing & Understanding Epileptic Events in Your Patients: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Healthcare Providers

Boise, Idaho Conference June 16-17, 2006 Organized by: The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho Idaho Psychological Association St. Luke's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center of Idaho

David Bettis, M.D. Robert T. Wechsler, M.D., Ph.D. John J. Barry, M.D.

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in children in the U.S. Epilepsy is the third most common neurological disorder in adults in the U.S. One of every three persons with epilepsy is also affected by mood disorders. People with a history of depression have a 3 to 7 times higher risk of developing epilepsy.

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Day One

Overview of Epilepsy : Robert T. Wechsler, M.D., Ph.D.

Special Issues in Pediatric Epilepsy: Susan Koh, M.D.

Special Issues in Elderly Patients: Robert T. Wechsler, M.D., Ph.D.

Woman with Epilepsy: Mark S. Yerby, M.D., M.P.H.

Day Two

Recap of Day One: Top Ten Things Every Provider Should Know About Epilepsy Introduction by Robert T. Wechsler, M.D., Ph.D. and David Bettis, M.D.
Spectrum of Psychiatric Diagnosis in People with Epilepsy: John J. Barry, M.D.

Postictal State & Postictal Psychosis: Robert T. Wechsler, M.D.,

Imitators of Epilepsy - Somatoform Disorders: John J. Barry, M.D.

When Medications Fail: W. Donald Shields, M.D.

Neurobiology of Depression: Raman Sankar, M.D., Ph.D.

Neuropharmacology of Mood Disorders: H. Steve White, Ph.D.