Epilepsy awareness month

Living with epilepsy can be challenging. There are more than 3.4 million people in the U.S. who live with epilepsy, and it’s the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. Yet most people don’t really understand what it is or how it can impact your life. Epilepsy creates surges of electrical activity in your brain that can cause recurring, unprovoked seizures. Not all seizures are the result of epilepsy, but anyone diagnosed with epilepsy has had two or more seizures, or one seizure that has put them at high risk for additional ones. National Epilepsy Awareness Month was created to highlight the challenges that people living with epilepsy may face. One in ten people will have a seizure and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. There are 470,000 children in the U.S. living with epilepsy. Epilepsy receives 10 times less funding than other brain disorders, yet it can impact how you learn, where and how you can work, how you interact with others, and how you feel about yourself.

Today, November 1st, marks the beginning of National Epilepsy Awareness Month . Although Mickie’s Miracles is critically focused on stopping pediatric epilepsy and getting infants and children the urgent care they need to ensure quality of life, we believe it’s important to increase awareness about epilepsy as a whole. There are a staggering 3.4 million people suffering from epilepsy in the U.S. alone — with 150,000 new cases of epilepsy each year — and yet many still believe there is not an epilepsy crisis. For the entire month of November, we’ll be sharing important information, resources, tips, profiles in courage, success stories, and more via our Mickie’s Miracles “November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month” Blog and social media. We invite you to join us in bringing attention to how devastating epilepsy can be — from infants to seniors — and to join us and others in this important fight. November 2nd – What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. Anyone can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy affects both males and female of all races, ethnic backgrounds, and ages. November 3rd – Are There Signs to Look For? Epilepsy is caused by abnormal activity in the brain and seizures can affect any process your brain coordinates. Signs and symptoms of seizures can include: temporary confusion, a staring spell, uncont...

BOWIE, Md., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today marks the start of National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) and the Epilepsy Foundation is leveraging its community's strength to reduce the fear surrounding epilepsy and bring hope to those facing challenges. Through a social media campaign called #RemoveTheFilter, the Epilepsy Foundation is asking everyone to "remove the filter" by empowering them to take action and make a difference for those affected by epilepsy. This November, for National Epilepsy Awareness Month, #RemoveTheFilter and use the power of your own journey to make a difference for the 3.4 million people living with epilepsy. Share your story and join the Epilepsy Foundation's efforts at epilepsy.com/NEAM. "For many, epilepsy and seizures are not something that is openly discussed because they fear discrimination, bullying or simply because they don't know how to explain it to others," said Laura Thrall, president and CEO, Epilepsy Foundation. "The focus of this campaign is to break the silence surrounding epilepsy and bring awareness so that people with epilepsy feel safer in their communities." One in 10 people will have a seizure and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. Through a series of stories, #RemoveTheFilter encourages people affected by epilepsy to leverage the power of their As part of the campaign, the Epilepsy Foundation is encouraging everyone to get Seizure First Aid Ready to save a life. The Foundation, in partnership with SK Li...

National awareness holidays and national health observances are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Observances like Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month help amplify stories and rally support for the kids who need it the most. Awareness months, weeks and days help bring a greater understanding of illnesses and issues that affect children. Awareness days and observances are a great time to fundraise, spread the word or reach out to friends or family members who are facing a diagnosis or illness. Browse a list of awareness months and days: • National Blood Donor Month • Thyroid Awareness Month • • National Cancer Prevention Month • Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7–14) • World Cancer Day (February 4) • National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7) • Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month • National Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month • National Kidney Month • National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month • World Kidney Day (March 11) • Purple Day for epilepsy awareness (March 26) • • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month • National Autism Awareness Month • National Child Abuse Prevention Month • National Donate Life Month • National Minority Health Month • National Parkinson’s Awareness Month • National Public Health Week (April 1- 7) • National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (April 10) • American Stroke Awareness Month • Arthritis Awareness Month • Brain Tumor Awareness...

Share on Pinterest Halfpoint images/Getty Images National Blood Donor Month People have observed National Blood Donor Month since January 1970, as winter is one of the most difficult seasons to collect blood. It is a drive to increase blood donations and recognize the work of donors. Organizations such as the How to get involved: Click National Birth Defects Prevention Month This is a campaign to educate people on preventing birth defects, or congenital disabilities. The The NBDPN are also on How to get involved: Email Other awareness campaigns Other awareness campaigns during January include: • National Glaucoma Awareness Month: Supported by the • Thyroid Awareness Month: The This month also promotes excellence and innovation in research. American Heart Month This campaign reminds people to focus on their hearts and aims to get local communities and organizations involved in raising awareness to prevent heart disease. The How to get involved: This National Cancer Prevention Month The Other key organizations include the How to get involved: The ACS accept donations all year round Other awareness campaigns Other awareness campaigns during February include: • National Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)/ Low Vision Awareness Month: These campaigns raise awareness and education around • International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month: The National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month This campaign focuses on the disabled community and highlights how those with deve...

National Epilepsy Awareness Month October 26, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas By Erica Goldsby and Jessica Strawn, Child Care Health Consultant Nurses, Child Care Aware of Kansas. November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. People with epilepsy have surges of electrical activity in their brain that can cause recurring seizures. We want to take this month to bring awareness to epilepsy and seizure first aid. Quick Facts About Epilepsy • 1 in 10 people will have a seizure and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. • There are 3.4 million people living with epilepsy in the United States; 470,000 of them are children. • Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can affect any one of us regardless of race, age, or gender. • Seizures are a symptom of epilepsy. Not all seizures are the same. Many people with epilepsy have more than one type of seizure. Anyone can have a seizure, even if they’ve never had a seizure before. Knowing seizure first aid and when to call 911 is important. This page from the Epilepsy Foundation provides links to: • Learn general seizure first aid • Access on-demand 0.5 hour free seizure first aid course • Learn about seizure rescue medications • Learn when to call 911 and how to help the person after their seizure Epilepsy and Your Program All children enrolled in your program should have written health assessments on file fro...