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Feb 2023
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Addressing epilepsy stigma from the grou...

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Send comments and feedback Stigmatizing people with epilepsy is a form of discrimination, and it can affect all aspects of someone's life: school, family life, work, friendships, relationships, and marriage. The International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), ILAE's partner organization, consulted people with epilepsy and their families to produce a toolkit for ad ... Show More
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