Education

Epilepsy Education is Important

A national survey conducted by the Epilepsy Foundation showed there is a widespread lack of knowledge about epilepsy among teens. Some teens thought epilepsy was a mental illness; others thought it was contagious. Many said they would not date a person with epilepsy. Others believed that people with epilepsy couldn’t work or attend regular schools. This lack of understanding and misinformation often results in teens with epilepsy feeling socially isolated and pressured to keep their seizures a secret. In fact, these myths and misperceptions often endanger students with epilepsy.

Here you will find a variety of information to help you understand Epilepsy.

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Talking to Children about Epilepsy