The BC Epilepsy Society would like to draw attention to an excellent program by our friends over at Disability Alliance BC (DABC). DABC's Access RDSP program provides help to people with disabilities with the Registered…
The International Day of the Girl, held annually on October 11th of every year, is a day that raises awareness of gender inequality and aims to support more opportunities for girls in communities around the…
World Mental Health Day, held annually on October 10th of every year, aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world to support better mental health for all. The BC Epilepsy Society is…
SUDEP Action Day, held annually on October 23rd of every year, is a day that brings much-needed attention to the dire medical issue of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Epilepsy is associated with risks,…
Posted On September 12, 2019
By BC Epilepsy Society
About 30% of people with epilepsy have refractory epilepsy, meaning that their seizures are not completely controlled by medications or by other treatments. A research study has found that some people who have refractory epilepsy…
Posted On September 10, 2019
By BC Epilepsy Society
World Suicide Prevention Day, held on September 10th of every year, is a day that aims to take the necessary steps to prevent the risk of suicide around the world. It has been found that…
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