# Epilepsy
Jillian Enright
Epilepsy Awareness Day: My Story
My personal experiences with seizures and idiopathic epilepsy. A seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain which causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements, behaviours, sensations, or states of awareness.
2022-03-27
Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
Potential Breakthrough Treatment Discovered for Those with Autism and Epilepsy
Many with autism also suffer from epilepsy and a new treatment could potentially target both. Many children who have autism also suffer from epilepsy. A new study published in Neuron discusses the discovery of a protein in the brain that appears to calm overactive brain cells. Children who suffer from epilepsy and autism have been found to have low levels of this protein in their brains.
2021-12-25
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Jillian EnrightNeurodivergent. 20+ years social work and psychology experience. I write about mental health, neurodiversity, advocacy, education, and parenting. Founder of Neurodiversity MB. CYW, BA Psychology.
Natalie Frank, Ph.D.Stories on this channel include a discussion about the things that cause us stress and the various ways we cope with an increasingly complex and chaotic world. Topics included are psychology, positive psychology and mental health, writing and writing advice, relationships and social support, maintaining a positive mindset and humor.