Epilepsy and Seizures

This is a PRE-ORDER! Epilepsy and Seizures is anticipated to ship in mid-April, 2026.

Prevent, manage, live well with epilepsy, and take action against epilepsy stigma with this friendly and illustrated guide. This comprehensive, easily understood resource gives you a handle on complex physical and social aspects of epilepsy. Use this book to:

• identify seizure types and give seizure first aid
• meet daily needs—managing medicines, cooking, physical activity, and caring for children
• develop emotional and social support systems in schools and communities
• increase responsiveness of the medical system
• navigate life stages including childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy
• challenge stigma and discrimination in families, communities, and institutions
• prevent physical and structural violence that can cause epilepsy and seizures

Cutting through the misinformation shrouding its subject, Epilepsy and Seizures provides accessible, people-centered guidance to improve the daily experience and long-term health of people for epilepsy. It is developed with input from more than 100 individuals and 40 organizations across 25 countries. Their input has informed the book's focus and content and incorporates lived experiences as stories, dialogues, and suggestions.

Epilepsy and Seizures is thoughtfully designed for people with epilepsy as well as parents, caregivers, health providers and advocates, teachers, and local leaders, this community-centered resource will be a lifesaver anywhere epilepsy care and information is limited—which is everywhere. 

Praise for Epilepsy and Seizures: Building Care in the Community

“This is not just an epilepsy book. It is a health book that explains epilepsy in a way that matters to everyone.” —Eddie Chengo, Director, Foundation for People with Epilepsy Neurology Centre, Kenya 

"This book’s strength lies in blending medical accuracy with real-life experiences and practical, community-based solutions." —Bindu Menon, neurologist and health activist, Founder of "Neurology on Wheels" program, India

“Don’t wait for the solution, be a part of creating it. This book is a timely resource, reminding us that we can all be active participants in shaping better care and understanding for people living with epilepsy.” —Bright Bwalya, epilepsy advocate living with epilepsy, and Founder of Purple Glow Foundation, Zambia 

“There is a strong push for the voice and lived experience of people with epilepsy to be heard and understood across multiple settings. This book speaks to this, bridging often unsaid matters related to seizures and epilepsy with depth and sensitivity, addressing the impact of the condition on people’s lives.” —Dr. Jo Wilmshurst, Head of Pediatric Neurology at the Red Cross War Memorial’s Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa  

“This book speaks not just to health workers, but also to individuals and families who deal with epilepsy every day. What makes it special is how real and easy to relate to it feels with illustrations and examples, answering questions people with epilepsy are often afraid to ask.” —Pooja Nandi, epilepsy advocate living with epilepsy, and community organizer and Treasurer Samman Association, India