Epilepsy Awareness Month

March also happens to be Epilepsy Awareness Month. For those of you that do not know, Epilepsy is “a symptom of a neurological disorder - a physical condition - that from time to time produces brief disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain.” It is estimated that 300 000 Canadians are living with Epilepsy. 

The purpose of Epilepsy Awareness Month is to bring awareness to the disorder and attempt to remove the stigma associated with it. By doing so, the hope is that those afflicted by the disease will be able to speak about living with Epilepsy without feeling ashamed. Celebrate Epilepsy Awareness Month and help to remove the shame and stigma from the disorder!