Mindfulness-based therapy for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures.
Epilepsy & Behavior February 1, 2020 G. Baslet, A. Ehlert, Megan Oser et al.
A 12-session mindfulness-based therapy reduced seizure frequency, intensity, and improved quality of life in patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Among 26 patients who completed the program, median seizure frequency dropped by 0.12 events per week with each session. By the end of treatment, 70% of participants experienced at least a 50% reduction in seizure frequency, and 50% reported complete remission. Seizure intensity decreased and quality of life improved. Reductions in seizure duration and psychiatric symptom severity were not statistically significant. The high dropout rate is consistent with adherence patterns in this condition.