Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! Today, I will be going over the basics of mental health! I know mental health seems like a pretty simple topic, but it is truly so diverse and complex. It isn't just anxiety and depression, but an array of disorders and struggles people face every day. This episode, I will help you understand it so that the topics I discuss in later episodes are easier to understand. Please stay tuned for the next episode, which will be about the different mental illnesses and disorders found in people with epilepsy.

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and today, I am not going to be sharing any educational information, but rather an update on the podcast...

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! My name is Camila Foy, and I am the owner of the podcast. As we are approaching the busiest time of the holiday season, everyone is running around trying to complete their holiday task lists. Every religion brings about different traditions, but one thing that they all have in common is the stress that they bring to every individual. As mentioned in the previous episode, stress isn’t good for people with epilepsy. Although scientists don’t understand the correlation between stress and seizures, it is no secret that it can be a seizure trigger. In this episode, I will be discussing how to manage the stress of the holidays.

Hello and welcome to Epi-Center! As we enter in the holiday season, there is a lot going on in your environment. There are decorations in many yards, outlet malls are decked out for the season, and maybe you yourself might want to decorate to celebrate. Unfortunately, the holiday season brings about many seizure triggers, especially for those who have photosensitivity. In this episode, I will be discussing the seizure triggers of the holidays and holiday light displays.

Recently, I spoke with Mariah Merriam about Lafora disease, her experience as a sibling to those with it, and Chelsea's Hope.

Chelsea's Hope Website

Hello everyone! Recently I had the privilege of speaking with Miles Levin, the director of Under the Lights. Before watching this episode, if you have not done so already, I advise you to watch Under the Lights so that you can better understand what we discuss throughout the episode. Here is the link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfy4_mq_yX8&ab_channel=MilesLevin And if you are interested in making a tax deductible donation or signing up for emails (as Miles mentioned in the episode): https://www.underthelightsfilm.com Please enjoy the episode!