Actions to Take
So many things can be done to aid understanding, education, and help involving epileptic disorders -- even small steps can make a big difference in the long run.
Educate
Seek information about seizures and seizure causing disorders, as well as treatments and ways to help those who are experiencing seizures. Take a look at our website to learn more -- and be sure to also visit other trustworthy resources including the NYU Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Epilepsy.com, and the Mayo Clinic to educate yourself further. Knowledge is truly power, especially when combating medical disorders both well-known and poorly-understood.
Understand
Learn more about the effects of seizures on people -- including those that are invisible, such as mental health. Educate yourself on how people with seizure disorders live their daily lives and deal with sometimes hidden struggles. Moving past discomfort when thinking about their issues will allow you to continue a more critical conversation about how to aid others -- and learn more about yourself, if you do have a seizure causing disorder.
Contact
Have any programs for seizure causing disorders being cut or grown in your area? Let policymakers know the importance of education and treatment for these conditions, and strive to help expand them when possible. Inform medical professionals and higher-ups in education about promoting education programs.
Join
Join our social media and gain access to more information about seizure causing disorders and new treatments. Continue the conversation and your support!
Advocate
Whenever possible, help advocate for increased programs, education, acceptance, and treatment for people with epileptic disorders. If you have a seizure causing condition, feel free to share your experiences.
TAKE ACTION
View Instructions Here
- Educate yourself on seizure causing disorders and seizures; learn how to help people experiencing seizures.
- Understand that people with epilepsy can undergo hidden struggles; read accounts and experiences and be empathetic towards those affected.
- Contact policymakers and educational officials if programs or education regarding epilepsy and people affected are at stake or growing. Such programs are important to developing aid and understandig for those affected.
- Join our social media and learn more about seizure causing disorders. Join the discussion!
- Advocate for programs and treatments for people with epilepsy. Donate to organizations that support research and treatment. Share your own stories, and don't be afraid to stand up. Doing so will help create understanding of people with epilepsy and other disorders worldwide.