Epi-Center Podcast

Camila Foy
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Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and I am a senior undergrad student of psychology. In this podcast, I talk about topics regarding the intersection of epilepsy and psychology. Whilst I do not have epilepsy myself, I hope to spread awareness and educate myself and others about this disorder. As well as this, I wish to add to the effort of eliminating stigma. In my YouTube Channel, you can see video formats of the interviews I conduct and other resources available to you! Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Any and all information on this podcast is researched by myself. My goal is to become better educated in this field of research, but I am not a certified medical professional. The information discussed is purely research from online and book sources. This podcast should not be used to make diagnoses or treatment plans. Please enjoy!

  1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Epilepsy

    May 29

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Epilepsy

    Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we are discussing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Epilepsy. Here are the resource links for this episode: https://doi.org/10.3988/jcn.2014.10.2.125 https://doi.org/10.31887/DCNS.2010.12.2/pkaplan https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebcr.2018.07.001 https://www.epilepsy.com/treatment/devices/deep-brain-stimulation#Who-Can-Use-DBS-for-Epilepsy? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354438 https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ https://www.epilepsy.com/complications-risks/moods-behavior/ocd

    23 min
  2. Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities in Epilepsy

    09/11/2025

    Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities in Epilepsy

    Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we are discussing Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities in Epilepsy. As always, here are the resource links for this episode: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/epilepsy/education/learning https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26076844/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19675309/ https://www.defeatingepilepsy.org/living-with-epilepsy-series/dyscalculia/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16540376/ https://www.thejcn.com/DOIx.php?id=10.3988%2Fjcn.2008.4.3.99 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16894098/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21924868/

    7 min
  3. Autism in Epilepsy

    08/21/2025

    Autism in Epilepsy

    Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! This week, we are discussion autism in epilepsy. As always, here are the sources used to research this episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4940061/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/13623613211045029https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-022-05672-2https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/epilepsy-and-autism/31716/https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/epilepsy-autismhttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00751/fullhttps://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/7/2431https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4648708/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9601574/

    8 min
  4. ADHD in Epilepsy

    08/14/2025

    ADHD in Epilepsy

    Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today we are talking about ADHD in epilepsy! Below are the sources used to research this episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10049646/ https://academic.oup.com/brain/article-abstract/130/12/3135/284543 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24559518/ https://www.epilepsybehavior.com/article/S1525-5050%2816%2930161-5/abstract https://www.adhdevidence.org/blog/screening-diagnosing-and-managing-adhd-in-children-with-epilepsy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499867/ https://www.epilepsy.com/complications-risks/moods-behavior/adhd https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30178479/ https://ejnpn.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41983-022-00482-w https://www.thejcn.com/DOIx.php?id=10.3988%2Fjcn.2008.4.3.99& https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23622218/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38798030/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1525505024000532 https://ijponline.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13052-023-01456-1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37708807/ https://www.epilepsybehavior.com/article/S1525-5050%2816%2930161-5/abstract

    9 min
  5. Anxiety in Epilepsy

    08/07/2025

    Anxiety in Epilepsy

    Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we will be talking about anxiety in epilepsy. Below are the sources used to research this episode: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1528-1167.2007.01222.x https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000874 https://www.thejcn.com/DOIx.php?id=10.3988/jcn.2014.10.3.175 https://thejcn.com/DOIx.php?id=10.3988/jcn.2021.17.2.176 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(15)00225-2/abstract https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/epi.14444 https://www.nature.com/articles/nrneurol.2015.243

    8 min
  6. Depression in Epilepsy

    07/31/2025

    Depression in Epilepsy

    Hello, and welcome to Epi-Center! In today's episode, we’re going to be talking about depression. Last week, we discussed comorbidities, describing the parts of life that seizures don’t explain, but that are just as real and just as serious. In today’s episode, we will dive deeper into specifics, mainly depression and what it looks like for someone with epilepsy. TRIGGER WARNING: There is brief mention of suicide. Resources used to research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/epi.13514https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000874https://www.thejcn.com/DOIx.php?id=10.3988/jcn.2014.10.3.175https://thejcn.com/DOIx.php?id=10.3988/jcn.2021.17.2.176https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21269285/https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng217/chapter/9-Psychological-neurobehavioural-cognitive-and-developmental-comorbidities-in-epilepsyhttps://psycnet.apa.org/record/2009-11664-010

    10 min
  7. Comorbidities in Epilepsy

    07/24/2025

    Comorbidities in Epilepsy

    Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, we're talking about comorbidities (or co-morbidity), or the presence of one or more additional conditions that occur alongside a primary condition. This episode will help you understand exactly what comorbidities are, why they’re so common in epilepsy, how they can look different from what you might expect, and why the solutions that exist still aren’t working as well as they should. The sources used to research this episode are listed within this description! Relationship between ADHD and epilepsy: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-022-00482-w Which topics are raised in clinical consultations and can healthcare professionals provide the support needed?: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.10954 The prevalence of comorbidities in epilepsy: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2022.18.2.98 Barriers to medication adherence: https://doi.org/10.1212/cpj.0000000000200403 Integrated Care for Mental Health in epilepsy: https://doi.org/10.1111/epi.18252 Integrated psychological care services within seizure settings: Key components and implementation factors among example services in four ILAE regions: A report by the ILAE Psychiatry Commission: https://doi.org/10.1111/epi.17647 Toward an Integrated Public Health Approach for Epilepsy in the 21st Century. http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd11.140270 Depression and Anxiety in People with Epilepsy.: https://doi.org/10.3988/jcn.2014.10.3.175 Systematic Literature Review of Psychiatric Comorbidities in Adults with Epilepsy: https://doi.org/10.3988/jcn.2021.17.2.176 Psychiatric Comorbidities in People With Epilepsy: https://doi.org/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000874 Barriers and facilitators to epilepsy self-management for patients with physical and psychological co-morbidity: https://doi.org/10.1177/1742395316674540 Prevalence of multipsychiatric comorbidities in patients with epilepsy.: https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/prevalence-of-multipsychiatric-comorbidities-in-patients-with-epilepsy Barriers to and Disparities in Access to Health Care Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Epilepsy — United States, 2015 and 2017: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7121a1 Integrated Care in Epilepsy Management: A Scoping Review of the Models and Components of Health and Social Care Delivery: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.7659

    12 min
  8. A Reintroduction

    07/16/2025

    A Reintroduction

    Hello, and welcome back to Epi-Center! It has certainly been a long time since we last spoke, so catch up with me in this episode about the podcast's new direction!

    4 min
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Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and I am a senior undergrad student of psychology. In this podcast, I talk about topics regarding the intersection of epilepsy and psychology. Whilst I do not have epilepsy myself, I hope to spread awareness and educate myself and others about this disorder. As well as this, I wish to add to the effort of eliminating stigma. In my YouTube Channel, you can see video formats of the interviews I conduct and other resources available to you! Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Any and all information on this podcast is researched by myself. My goal is to become better educated in this field of research, but I am not a certified medical professional. The information discussed is purely research from online and book sources. This podcast should not be used to make diagnoses or treatment plans. Please enjoy!

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  • Creator
    Camila Foy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Camila Foy 2025
  • Show Website
    Epi-Center Podcast