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Addressing epilepsy stigma from the ground up: Mary Secco

Addressing epilepsy stigma from the ground up: Mary Secco

FromSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcast


Addressing epilepsy stigma from the ground up: Mary Secco

FromSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcast

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Stigmatizing people with epilepsy is a form of discrimination, and it can affect all aspects of someone's life: school, family life, work, friendships, relationships, and marriage.The International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), ILAE's partner organization, consulted people with epilepsy and their families to produce a toolkit for addressing epilepsy stigma in Africa. The materials provide concrete, practical ways that advocates can work to reduce stigma in African countries.IBE plans to produce similar toolkits customized to other regions of the world. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Released:
Feb 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (56)

Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people. Every day. Sharp Waves brings you stories about people with epilepsy, physicians treating epilepsy, and researchers studying the condition. We'll cover the latest research, challenges to diagnosis and treatment, and issues from around the world.