Being a teenager comes with its challenges, but when you live with epilepsy, it can be more difficult. Be kind to yourself, ...

Seizures involve sudden, temporary, bursts of electrical activity in the brain that change or disrupt the way messages are sent between brain cells. These electrical bursts can cause involuntary ...

Founded in 1971, the Epilepsy Foundation Alabama provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of ...

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) was developed by a team of researchers at Stanford University. It’s a self-management education workshop for people with a variety of chronic health ...

Gelastic seizures is the term used to describe focal (or partial) seizures with bouts of uncontrolled laughing or giggling. They are often called laughing seizures. The person may look like they are ...

Our toolbox is the place to find resources for managing your epilepsy and other needs, helping your loved one, and teaching others about epilepsy and seizures. Download our "New to Seizures and ...

Status epilepticus occurs when a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or when seizures occur very close together and the person doesn't recover consciousness between them. Just like there are different ...