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.

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.

Infantile spasms are a significant challenge to treating physicians and is a serious epilepsy syndrome affecting young children that need to be identified, diagnosed and managed rapidly in order to ...

This 8 ½ x 11 poster contains first aid information for managing seizures for a person in a wheelchair and when to call for help.

Adam wants people with epilepsy to know they’re not alone. Having a support system is key in navigating the journey.

It's finally time to get ready to go off to college. You have lots of questions about how your seizures will affect your college life. Should you tell your roommate and your new friends about the ...

To help you get started, we’ve provided some suggestions below on different ways to keep track of your seizures, as well as what to write down before and after each seizure so you can capture every ...

It is important to note the distinction between seizures and epilepsy. A seizure is an event and can be a symptom of other medical problems.

When taking anti-seizure medications, talk to your doctor before stopping or changing seizure medications. Learn about options & risks of stopping.

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may prevent or lessen seizures by sending regular, mild pulses of electrical energy to the brain via the vagus nerve. The therapy consists of a device that is implanted ...

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