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Our Guiding Philosophy:

Educate

Seizure trainings for your school, workplace, and community at no cost.

Connect

No one should face epilepsy alone; meet people who understand what you’re going through.

Empower

Take back control with access to the information and advice you need.

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Help When You Need It

No one should face epilepsy alone. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with epilepsy for years, we’re here to support you.

Upcoming Events

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24

Mar

Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentorship in the Brainerd Lakes Area- Brainerd

Join Jenifer and Barb to connect with others impacted by epilepsy at their monthly meeting in Crosby and/or Brainerd. This is a safe space to share experiences and provide encouragement and support for one another. Build your network of support and learn more about epilepsy as create new connections. Please

27

Mar

Adult Connect

Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa Necastro at Lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358.

01

Apr

Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy

Moms of adult children with epilepsy are invited to attend this support group where moms of adult children come together and share their journey and experiences. We support each by providing a safe space for everyone to express how they are feeling and share about the challenges and joys of

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Dive in Deeper

We offer a wide variety of programs and services for youth and adults across our service region.

Thriving with Epilepsy

Advocacy in Action: EFMN is Elevating Epilepsy as a Public Health Priority in Minnesota

The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) has a long and rich history of advocacy.  From our early efforts to raise awareness to our impactful policy successes—reducing license suspension time after a seizure, enacting Step Therapy Reform, passing Seizure Smart Schools legislation, and most recently, securing coverage for Seizure Detection Devices

Use of Stimulant Medications in Children with Epilepsy and ADHD

Douglas Heck, Ph.D.; Duluth Psychological Clinic Ann Hempel, PhD, ABPP; Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Minnesota Epilepsy Group Armantina Espinosa, MD, Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology In 2018 the International League Against Epilepsy published a review of the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in those with epilepsy (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30178479/). ADHD is a condition in which

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Ways You Can Help

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