Young Adults with Epilepsy

Young Adults with Epilepsy, Central Coast | Support & Resources

Young Adults with Epilepsy, Central Coast focuses on improving epilepsy & mental health outcomes for Young Adults with Epilepsy on the Central Coast and ...

Twenty-20s Epilepsy Awareness Group

The “Twenty-20s” initiative was created after 20 young adults from the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica gathered in July 2014 in Washington, DC.

Young people and epilepsy

Information for young people about epilepsy including how it may affect your life, education, relationships, driving or worklife.

Experiences and perspectives of peer support among young adults ...

Research evaluating peer support interventions for people with epilepsy is needed. Keywords: Epilepsy, Peer support, Young adults, Long-term conditions, Mental ...

Teens - Epilepsy Foundation

Angel Hernandez and Dr. John M. Stern answer common questions they receive when helping children and parents transition from pedicatric to adult epilepsy care.

Teens with Epilepsy: 5 Ways Parents Can Help

It's natural for teenagers and young adults to seek more independence, but when it comes to those living with epilepsy, controlling seizures is still ...

Risk factors associated with new-onset epilepsy in young adults

We found that brain neoplasms and cerebrovascular diseases were the most prevalent risk factors associated with new-onset epilepsy in adults aged 20–49 years.

Young Adults with Epilepsy Share Their Story - AAP

View a collection of short videos highlighting young adults living with epilepsy sharing their experiences within the medical community and ...

Knowledge and information needs of young people with epilepsy ...

Review objectives were to identify what is known to be effective in delivering information to young people age 13-19 years with epilepsy and their parents.

Epilepsy Facts and Stats - CDC

Active Epilepsy‎. Adults—an adult has active epilepsy if they were diagnosed with epilepsy or a seizure disorder and they are currently taking ...

Young Epilepsy | Homepage

Young Epilepsy is the operating name of The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy Charitable Trust. Registered Charity number 311877 (England and Wales) ...

I have epilepsy

Young Epilepsy support services and information for young people living with epilepsy.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS - Epilepsy Support Network

An educational and social group for young adults affected by epilepsy that helps ease the transition to adulthood. The Young Adult Transition Group promotes ...

Support Groups - Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California

Group: Young Adults with Epilepsy Peer Group – Casual Drop In · Location: Online – Zoom · When: Every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 pm · Note: A casual opportunity to ...

Young Adults - Epilepsy Foundation

I am 17 and I am a teen with epilepsy living in New Jersey and I'm creating a video about the awareness of teens with epilepsy.

Anxiety and depressive symptoms in adolescents and young adults ...

Existing research suggests anxiety and depression affect 8–36% of youth with epilepsy [13] and approximately 35% of adults with epilepsy [3], [14]. The ...

Preparing Young Adults With Epilepsy For College | Texas Children's

Most teens with epilepsy can become full-time students and continue to work towards a higher education.

Teen & Young Adult Resources – EFEPA

Many young adults with epilepsy struggle with getting to places without a license, living away home, and obtaining employment. Independence not ...

Young People and Epilepsy

Managing Epilepsy ... If you are a young person living with epilepsy, not knowing how people will react to your seizures can sometimes stress you out. You might ...

Life With Epilepsy: A Young Adult's Inspiring Journey to Seizure ...

Aaron Pura was 21 when he experienced his first seizure. In police officer training at the time, the young adult was excited about his ...