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Student mental health and wellbeing

Our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Anna Telfer, takes a look at student mental health and wellbeing as part of our ongoing campaign to increase awareness of epilepsy amongst students. College and university can be tough on your mental health and wellbeing. Continued stress, tiredness, and being away from home can take its toll. For some, …

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Charity urges families raising disabled, or seriously ill, children in Scotland to apply for grant support this New Year

Charity urges families raising disabled, or seriously ill, children in Scotland to apply for grant support this New Year. National charity Family Fund is urging families living on low incomes in Scotland, with disabled or seriously ill children or young people aged 0-17, to apply for grants to help them through the remaining winter months and challenging ongoing impact of …

Over-dependency on unpaid carers must come to an end

Our Chief Executive, Lesslie Young, looks at how the over-dependency on unpaid carers taking on so much responsibility must come to an end, as does the undervaluing and underpayment of those working in the care sector. For many, the beginning of a new year is a time for reflection. Plus, whilst not completely free from …

Improving your mental health this January

If you are already struggling with your mental health, making any kind of change to improve your mental health can be a daunting prospect. Our Helpline & Information Officer, Uschi Stickroth provides some small changes that can lift your mood and improve your mental health. At this time of the year, we are inundated with …

Living with epilepsy: My student experience

Chloe is a university student who volunteers with Epilepsy Scotland, helping with our campaign to increase awareness of epilepsy amongst students. Here, Chloe shares her experiences of having epilepsy and reflects on how this has impacted her studies. When were you diagnosed with epilepsy? I had my first tonic-clonic seizure at 12 years old …

Adapting my life to help control my epilepsy

Philip was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was just 17 years old. He shares how he felt about being diagnosed, the challenges he has faced and how he has adapted his life to help control his epilepsy. How did you feel when you were first diagnosed with epilepsy? If I am being honest, I …

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Seizure triggers: stress and anxiety

Many people will feel upset, stressed or anxious after a new diagnosis of epilepsy. This is a completely normal reaction. It is important to give yourself time for your treatment to work and for things to settle down. For some people stress and anxiety can be a seizure trigger. This week’s blog looks at how …

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