Ways to help deal with and reduce anxiety
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee provides information on ways to help deal with and reduce anxiety, especially during this uncertain time.
Dealing with the impact epilepsy can have on family life
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at how to deal with the impact a child’s epilepsy diagnosis can have on family life.
How social prescribing helps people with epilepsy
Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young provides information on the concept of social prescribing, which seeks to address people’s individual needs including areas such as mental health and social support.
The concept of social prescribing
Our Wellbeing Manager, Vicki Burns looks at the concept of social prescribing.
Importance of our buddy volunteers
Our Wellbeing Manager, Vicki Burns looks at the importance of our buddy volunteers who play an essential role in our breathing & relaxation and support groups.
Complementary therapies and epilepsy
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at how complementary therapies in conjuction with anti-epileptic medication can have a positive impact on your wellbeing.
What to expect when you’re not expecting
Heather Morrow experienced constant feelings of self-doubt and felt that due to living with epilepsy, it would make her a bad mother. However, thanks to Epilepsy Scotland’s Wellbeing Service, Heather is now confident and looking forward to one day becoming a parent. Below she shares her experiences.
Issues important to men living with epilepsy
Our Helpline & Information Officer, Stuart Macgee looks at issues, which are relevant and important to men living with epilepsy.
Identifying depression in young people
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at how being diagnosed with epilepsy can affect self-esteem for many children and how parents can identify signs of depression.
How jewellery can help with epilepsy and mental health
Inspired by her experiences of living with epilepsy and anxiety, jewellery designer Kim Tiong shares how she has created jewellery to help people with anxiety and depression.
Ways to help you stay healthy at work
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at ways to stay healthy at work.
How to reduce stress and anxiety
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at ways to reduce stress and anxiety, which for some people may be a seizure trigger.
Coming to terms with a diagnosis of epilepsy
Bruce Shiell, Wellbeing Worker at Epilepsy Scotland looks at how you can come to terms with a diagnosis of epilepsy.
