November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month

Did you know November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month? This gives us a chance to learn more about Epilepsy and spread the word about organizations that bring awareness to the disease and promote research for a cure.

Epilepsy is defined as a “neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.” (Oxford Dictionary) According to the Epilepsy Foundation, Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological problem in the nation. Over 150,000 new cases of epilepsy are among us every single year, and an estimated 2.2 million people are affected by epilepsy in the United States.

In 2003, Congress passed a formal resolutions declaring November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month, though the Epilepsy Foundation has been celebrated this since 1969. Find out more about Epilepsy and how you can help or donate on their website!