Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol can be pleasurable in moderation but can also cause damage both when taken with certain medications and if taken to excess. It’s commonly, logically, avoided for many with an epilepsy. Alcohol can also be addictive. Join us this Alcohol Awareness Week to raise awareness of the harm caused by alcohol and to learn more about the role that alcohol plays in our society.
International Paramedics Day
Paramedics play a key part in helping people affected by the epilepsies! This year's theme, "The Difference We Make" highlights the profound positive impact paramedics make every single day around the world.
World Brain Day
Epilepsy is a neurological (of the brain) condition, and World Brain Day 2024 (WBD 2024) is dedicated to Brain Health and Prevention! The World Federation of Neurology leads this initiative in collaboration among all 6 WFN Regions to advocate for the paramount importance of brain health and preventive measures.
National Schizophrenia Day
There is a clear bidirectional link between epilepsy and schizophrenia - multiple studies have shown that people with an epilepsy are statistically more likely than average to develop epilepsy - and vice versa! For National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, learn about schizophrenia and spread understanding!