Behavioral Health Preferred Provider Network
Behavioral Health Preferred Provider Network
The Preferred Provider Network (PPN) brings together behavioral health professionals who understand epilepsy, nonepileptic seizures, and the mental and emotional challenges that can come with them. We are growing our national network of behavioral health providers trained in this specialized care.
For providers who are interested in helping people with epilepsy and nonepileptic seizures, we have multiple training sessions to build your knowledge. By joining the PPN, you receive training, agree to receive referrals from the Epilepsy Foundation, and communicate with us regularly about your services.
What Is the Goal of the Preferred Provider Network?
The goal of the PPN is to ensure that all individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders have access to quality behavioral healthcare. Once part of the Preferred Provider Network, your information will be shared with these individuals who are seeking mental healthcare.
Why People with Epilepsy and Seizures?
Epilepsy can have a number of comorbidities that often go unrecognized and untreated, even in specialty clinics. These comorbidities affect overall health outcomes and can be associated with poorer quality of life. Many anti-seizure medications (ASMs) can also have negative effects on mood and behavior.
The Preferred Provider Network will help people find the treatment they need with providers who understand their epilepsy-related condition. The PPN is also helpful in addressing continued stigma around epilepsy.
How Do I Join the Preferred Provider Network?
Providers will fill out an information form to get started, then complete one of the Behavioral Health Provider Courses listed below in our Learning Portal:
- Epilepsy Basics & Social Determinants of Health for Behavioral Health Providers
- An Overview of Nonepileptic Seizures
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Epilepsy
- The Intersection of Epilepsy and Psychiatric Disorders
- Medical Therapy in Epilepsy: Treatments, Side Effects, Drug Interactions Social Determinants of Health in Epilepsy
We look forward to working with you.
Resources
Epilepsy Centers
Epilepsy centers provide you with a team of specialists to help you diagnose your epilepsy and explore treatment options.
Epilepsy Medication
Find in-depth information on anti-seizure medications so you know what to ask your doctor.
Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline
Call our Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline and talk with an epilepsy information specialist or submit a question online.
Tools & Resources
Get information, tips, and more to help you manage your epilepsy.
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