Psychological Non Epileptic Seizures

02/16/2026

Psychotherapists treating patients with PNES, especially if this is your first patients with this condition, this book is meant for you. It offers an overview of treatments for adults and teens, practical issues at work, school, traveling and more, how to maintain safety in the session and outside, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFCWVZRT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DGJGYJVCT6V7&keywords=The+psychogenic+pocketbook&qid=1691856864&s=books&sprefix=the+psychogenic+pocketbook%2Cstripbooks%2C84&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

02/15/2026

Let's talk about the importance of Seizure Action Plans (SAPs) for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. How are they different than SAPs for epilepsy and how to build one? https://blog.nonepilepticseizures.com/seizure-action-plans-sap-for-psychogenic-nonepileptic-seizures-pnes/

What is a SAP? Seizure action plans are personalized, written documents created with your healthcare provider and include your diagnosis, a description of your typical episodes, and instructions for others witnessing the seizure on how to respond appropriately. They also typically include the name a...

02/14/2026

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures in the news: Gabriella Papadakis, Olympic Gold medalist has just written a book about her challenging life in the world of figure skating. She was diagnosed with PNES a few years ago.

In her first English-language interview, Papadakis reflects on her relationship with her ice dancing partner.

02/08/2026

Seizure action plans are equally useful for Epilepsy and Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. They ensure others know how to respond safely and knowledgably and ensure the patients' safety. This coming week is Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week. https://seizureactionplans.org/sap-examples/

Seizure Action Plans are especially helpful, not just for epilepsy but also for PNES. Seizure Action Plan Awareness week is coming up next week. Read more about it here https://lnkd.in/eJtRJrEK

01/29/2026

Webinar tomorrow, Thursday at noon

We're looking forward to TWO webinars tomorrow, designed to speak to specific needs within the epilepsy community. Join us and member organization Epilepsy New Jersey (part of Family Resource Network) at 12 pm EST to learn more about Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES), featuring Lorna Myers,....

01/25/2026

https://blog.nonepilepticseizures.com/

Highly recommend "All the Days in Between," authored by the talented Kate Berger, who is also known for her excellent book "View from the Floor." For more information on this new book, you can visit the PNES blog at the link provided where she shared an essay. Her book is for sale on Amazon.

01/18/2026

Psychotherapists trained in trauma focused therapies can benefit from taking this course on prolonged exposure therapy for adults with PNES. Combating stigma and increasing knowledge through education.

01/18/2026

New blog post is up and ready for reading. It announces the 2026 Lorna Myers PNES Scholarship is now open and explains why the scholarship was established and how it is funded.
The Lorna Myers Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) Scholarship Fund 2026 application is now open!
https://blog.nonepilepticseizures.com/the-lorna-myers-psychogenic-nonepileptic-seizures-pnes-scholarship-fund-2026-application-is-now-open/

01/15/2026

The PNES toolbox for adults diagnosed with PNES

01/13/2026

I'll be speaking about PNES diagnosis, treatment, and combating stigma later this month.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3N9Nhw7

Join us for an Introduction to Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES) on Thursday, January 29th, from 12–1 PM. This educational webinar will explore what psychogenic nonepileptic seizures are, how PNES is diagnosed, and the treatment options available for both adult and pediatric patients. The session will also cover important safety considerations and address the stigma surrounding PNES, with a focus on increasing understanding and reducing misconceptions.

This webinar is hosted by Lorna Myers, PhD, neuropsychologist with the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group, and moderated by Andrea Racioppi, Vice President of Epilepsy Services of New Jersey.

Register now to reserve your spot and gain a deeper understanding of PNES.

This webinar is presented in partnership with Epilepsy Alliance America

01/07/2026

In the next few days, you should find the 2026 application online for the Lorna Myers PNES Scholarship on this page. This scholarship is for students living with PNES who are attending trade school, college, university, etc. https://epilepsyallianceamerica.org/lorna-myers-pnes-scholarship-fund/

If you want to be notified when the applications for the 2026-2027 school year are available, or you have questions about the application process, please email us at info@epilepsyallianceamerica.org.

01/05/2026

New PNES blog post: Functional seizures instead of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: Seemingly sanitized terminological shifts may seem progressive, but are they?

Concerning developments with the name change from PNES to FS

Functional seizures: Sanitized terminological shifts may seem progressive but can be harmful Late last year, an ILAE Task Force proposal (Hingray et al., 2025) was published, urging that the term “psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES)” be replaced with the new and improved “functional/disso...