Alternative therapies, like medical cannabis, may help people manage their seizures better. They can be included alongside your normal treatment plan.

The Epilepsy Foundation of America is proud to announce the appointment of Courtney Caputo as Chair of the National Board of Directors.

Tatum is passionate about awareness. She aims to educate others about seizures and the realities of living with epilepsy, including mental health challenges.

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For about 3% of people with epilepsy, exposure to flashing lights at certain intensities or to certain visual patterns can trigger seizures. This condition is known as photosensitive epilepsy.

The Epilepsy Foundation's empowER&D program uses strategic partnerships to improve epilepsy care. The platform collects, analyses, & uses data.

Developmental encephalopathy implies that developmental delays are the direct result of the underlying cause of their epilepsy. In addition, some children with DEEs also have an epileptic ...

Is there a connection? Yes, there is an association between epilepsy and autism. Children with autism are (a little) more likely to have epilepsy. Children with epilepsy are (a little) more likely to ...

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy occurs from a loss of oxygen that affects blood flow to a baby’s brain. HIE is rare and may cause certain types of seizures.

Download Diet, Surgery, and Brain Stimulation Treatment Factsheets The following factsheets discuss different treatment options for epilepsy.