Epilepsy Association

09/04/2026

September is Self-Care Awareness Month. Self-Care is important for everyone, but it can also reduce seizures in people with epilepsy. Stress actually increases your chance of having a seizure, so taking care of your mental health is important for your physical health.

One great strategy is journaling. Keep track of your feelings, seizures, or both! Expressing yourself in a journal reduces stress and can help you see patterns that explain why you're anxious, depressed, or had a seizure.

For adults with both epilepsy and mental health challenges living in Cuyahoga County, we offer free case management that can help you manage stress and seizures, help you find financial resources, and so much more. Call 216-579-1330 or email [email protected] to learn or enroll.

09/03/2026

Next week! Join us on September 8 at noon EST for a free webinar presented by Cleveland Clinic neuropsychologist Anny Reyes, PhD on the topic "Epilepsy and Brain Health." Learn what epilepsy does to the brain besides seizures, and what someone with epilepsy can do to improve their brain's health.

Sign up for free: https://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026EAseminars

Certificate of participation available on request.

09/02/2026

School is back in session, does your school have the tools and knowledge to help students with epilepsy succeed?

Epilepsy has a lot of effects on a student, even when they're not actively having a seizure. Different types of epilepsy impact different parts of the brain, sometimes causing issues with memory, focus, mood, or mental health. They might feel left out by their classmates, or miss school more often.

Visit our website to download a free e-book about epilepsy, designed specifically for school staff. Learn how to recognize a seizure, when to call 911, and other common challenges to look out for.

https://epilepsyinfo.org/kids-and-families/

08/28/2026

We know now it's not safe, but sometimes we still hear the bad info to put something in someone's mouth during a seizure to stop them from "swallowing their tongue. Here's what to say if you hear this myth being spread:

1. They can't swallow their tongue. It's not possible.
2. You might make them choke, break their teeth, or hurt the muscles in their jaw.
3. You can get bitten, because the person having a seizure may not be in control of any of their movement.

It's also dangerous to give them any oral medication, food, or water during the seizure or before they fully recover.

Did you know school staff in Ohio are required to learn seizure first aid, even if they don't currently have a student with epilepsy? We offer free trainings for teachers and students in the Cleveland area! Email [email protected] to learn more or schedule training!

08/27/2026

Are you signed up for next month's free epilepsy webinar? Join us from 12-1pm EST on September 8 to hear all about how epilepsy impacts your brain's health, and what you can do to keep your brain healthy.

September's expert presenter is Anny Reyes, PhD, from Cleveland Clinic.

Sign up for free here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026EAseminars

08/25/2026

Were you at Outrace Epilepsy! on August 16th? How did we do? Please fill out a short survey, it'll take less than two minutes and help us make this awareness event bigger and better every year. We couldn't do this without your support, so your opinion is important to us!

Answers are anonymous unless you fill in the last question. Take the quick survey here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/lnLEaa7/outraceepilepsy

08/24/2026