Epilepsy Foundation Alabama

June is Men's Health Month. 💙

If you're a man living with epilepsy or caring for someone who is, your health matters too. Stress, lack of sleep, limited exercise, and feeling isolated can all take a toll.

This month, challenge yourself to make one small change that supports your well-being. Whether it's getting more rest, taking a walk, or reaching out to a friend, every step counts.

Learn more and find helpful tips for improving your health: https://www.epilepsy.com/stories/improve-health-mens-health-month

As National Nursing Assistants Week comes to a close today, we want to give a heartfelt shoutout to the incredible nursing assistants who care for our epilepsy warriors each and every day. 💜

Thank you for the compassion, strength, and dedication you show to individuals living with epilepsy and the support you provide to their families and loved ones. Your care helps ensure that no one faces epilepsy alone.

Thank you for all you do!

💜 Peace of mind starts with support.

The Erin's Embrace Program helps eligible Alabamians with epilepsy access an Empatica EpiMonitor seizure detection device at no cost with a prescription from their healthcare provider.

Learn more about eligibility and how to apply: https://epilepsyalabama.com/programs/erins-embrace/

Together, we're helping ensure no one faces epilepsy alone. 💜

Project UPLIFT (Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts) is an evidence-based mental health and wellness program for adults living with epilepsy. Developed and evaluated at Emory University with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the program teaches cognitive and mindfulness-based skills—such as coping strategies, behavioral activation, and problem-solving—to reduce depression and improve overall quality of life.

Participants meet virtually (via phone or Zoom) in small groups of 5–7 individuals over 8 weekly sessions, led by a trained UPLIFT facilitator and a peer facilitator who also lives with epilepsy. The program is free of charge and offered as part of a research study evaluating its cost-effectiveness. Participants receive $25 each for completing baseline, 3-month, and 6-month surveys (up to $75 total).

Participant Interest Form at the link in our bio!

Alabama, summer is here, and temperatures are rising! ☀️🌡️

For some people living with epilepsy, heat can be a seizure trigger. Staying cool, hydrated, and taking precautions during hot weather can help you enjoy the season safely.

Check out these important tips for staying cool and safe this summer, and learn more about summer safety for people with epilepsy: https://www.epilepsy.com/stories/summer-safety-people-seizures 💜

The Epilepsy Learning Portal is your one-stop destination for the Epilepsy Foundation's online and on-demand training courses about epilepsy and seizures. Browse a wide variety of educational programs, including Seizure First Aid, school personnel training, and more. Many courses offer continuing education credits, be sure to review each course description for details and requirements. To access the Learning Portal or to request a free in-person training with our staff, visit: https://epilepsyalabama.com/programs/training/

One week ago today, our community came together for the Walk for Epilepsy – Mobile! 💜

Because of your incredible support, we've raised more than $43,000 and counting to help ensure no one faces epilepsy alone.

What was your favorite memory from Walk Day? Drop it in the comments or tell us who your 1 in 26 is and why you walk.

There's still time to make an impact, our donation page will remain open through the end of June ➡ donate.epilepsy.com/mobile

🚗💜 Take your support further

If your last name begins with M or I, don’t forget to choose the Help End Epilepsy tag when you renew your plate this May.

Your tag helps power patient care, research, education, and physician training at the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at 's of Alabama.

Turn your everyday drive into real impact. Every mile counts.

💜 South Alabama, thank you for showing up! 💜

This past Saturday, our community came together for the annual Walk for Epilepsy – Mobile, and because of your support, we raised a staggering $43,000 helping fuel critical programs, services, education, and advocacy.

The momentum is building. The impact is growing. And the work is only beginning.

Thank you to every participant, volunteer, sponsor, advocate, and family member who continues to make this mission possible. Your dedication is helping create a world where people with epilepsy feel supported, connected, and never alone.

📸 Walk photos have now been uploaded to a Facebook album! Be sure to check them out, tag your friends and family, and relive the memories from an incredible day of awareness, community, and hope. 💜