International Epilepsy Day 2021 - E&D Theme of the Month

International Epilepsy Day is celebrated annually on the 2nd Monday of February. This day was founded in 2015 by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). It is an opportunity to seek awareness and educate the public on the facts about epilepsy, how it can be treated and the urgent need for improved treatment, better care, and greater investment in research into the condition.

Each year people from all over the world join together to celebrate and highlight the problems faced by people with epilepsy, their families and carers. Despite being one of the world's oldest known medical conditions, public fear and misunderstanding about epilepsy remains, making many people hesitant to talk about it.

Important facts about epilepsy:

- 65 million people around the world live with epilepsy

- 4 to 10 out of 1,000 people on earth live with active seizures at any one time

- For 6 out of 10 people with epilepsy the cause is unknown

How can I take part in International Epilepsy Day?

Social Media

Join the worldwide effort to get #EpilepsyDay to trend on Twitter and other social media sites.

Donate

Create a fundraiser to support the Epilepsy Foundation. Your fundraiser will support the goal to help people overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and accelerate research to find cures, stop seizures and save lives.

Educate

Educate your colleagues, friends or family members about the condition and seizure first aid.