Young people and epilepsy
Epilepsy and young people: What you need to know | Parkview Health
Epilepsy has been in the news recently, raising concerns for parents and loved ones of patients who have the seizure disorder.
Epilepsy Facts and Stats - CDC
Adults—an adult has active epilepsy if they were diagnosed with epilepsy or a seizure disorder and they are currently taking medicine to control ...
Childhood Epilepsy: Learning - Massachusetts General Hospital
Because of the prevalence of learning issues and other developmental problems among children with epilepsy, experts now acknowledge the importance of ...
Understanding the experiences of young people with epilepsy from ...
New reports that aim to help understanding of the experiences of young people with epilepsy from communities that experience ...
THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY ...
A national charity that is the UK's major provider of services to children and young people with epilepsy and associated learning, emotional and behavioural ...
Young People and Epilepsy - Diagnosis (video) - YouTube
Epilepsy is the world's most common serious brain disorder and is characterised by a tendency to have recurrent seizures.
Young people with epilepsy - East Suffolk & North Essex NHS ...
Being a young person with epilepsy can be challenging. Here are a few links you may find helpful as you start to think about your future.
Epilepsy is the most common childhood brain disorder in the United States, impacting 470,000 children and adolescents aged 0-17 years.
Epilepsy is usually a lifelong condition, but most people with it are able to have normal lives if their seizures are well controlled. Most children with ...
Epilepsy Support Groups - Valley Children's Healthcare
Valley Children's Epilepsy Support Group is now offering virtual support groups. Our goal to provide a safe space for families to come together to feel heard, ...
Epilepsy in Children and Young People | Doctor - Patient.info
This article focuses on the forms of epilepsy and aspects of management which apply to children and young people.
Understanding the experiences of young people with epilepsy from ...
1. Improving Information Accessibility: It is imperative to enhance the range of information about epilepsy, tailored to different age groups, ...
Epilepsy360° – Edition 40: Epilepsy and Peer Support in Young ...
The World Health Organisation has estimated that up to 15% of adolescents worldwide may have a chronic illness, and reported that for these young people, ...
Full article: Young people's experiences of living with epilepsy
Young people who had a positive outlook, with a greater sense of mastery and control, demonstrated greater self-confidence and acceptance of their medical ...
Teens & Epilepsy | Boston Medical Center
Having a transition plan in place early is especially important for children and youth with epilepsy because these individuals are at a higher risk of ...
Types of Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders in Children
Seizures are categorized into two main types: focal, which are also called partial seizures, and generalized. Another, rarer, type is progressive myoclonic ...
Covid-19 has 'exacerbated' challenges faced by young people with ...
The cancelation of clinical procedures and a rise in seizures and stress are among the challenges faced by young people with epilepsy during the coronavirus ...
While emotional stress can trigger seizures in some people, it is not the underlying cause of epilepsy. ... children and teens with epilepsy experience ...
Children and young people - Epilepsy Scotland
For children. Our resources for children are designed to introduce children and young people to epilepsy in an age appropriate way. Our storybooks are available ...