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mhGAP Newsletter December 2013
WHO Responds To Mental Health In Emergencies IN THIS ISSUE WHO responds to mental health in emergencies Partners commit to Mental Health Action Plan G8 Summit on Dementia: No time to waste mhGAP training can change lives Epilepsy: Treat it. Defeat it. From attention to action: improving services for autism MiNDbank ... [...]
IE News: Issue 3 – 2013
In This Issue: IE News: Issue 3 – 2013 Caravans for epilepsy Charlie - the gentle giant 66th session of the WHO Regional Committee for South East Asia 63rd session of the Who Regional Committee for Europe 64th session of the Who Regional Committee for the Western Pacific Congress [...]
EPIFocus Issue 2 – 2013
The second issue of EPIFocus 2013, the newsletter of the IBE European Regional Committee – is now available to download. In this issue ... EED 2014 Ljubljana 2013 Music for Epilepsy Calendar Have faith in yourself....... Rare diseases on EU agenda Epilepsy Connections - Weekend Break for [...]
Annual Report 2012
2012 Annual Report President's Report - Mike Glynn: 2009 - 2013 Financial Report Solidarity Fund Offices, Committees, Task Forces and Networks Full and Associate Members Directory CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Established in 1961, the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) is an international organisation for national epilepsy organisations (IBE chapters) that exists to provide support for a strong global network, encourage the development of new chapters in underserved areas of the world, and to encourage communication and collaboration among all members so as to meet our mission and vision.
Our members are patient/family focused and driven organisations and we work collaboratively with our professional and government partners worldwide.
Our strategic priorities are to ensure that epilepsy is
recognised as a health priority worldwide; that the human and civil rights of people with epilepsy are enhanced and protected wherever they might live; that people with epilepsy are empowered to maximise quality of life; and that research into prevention, treatment, care and consequences of epilepsy are promoted.
We work to achieve these priorities through a range of programs including:
- Public Information and Health Education
- Advocacy
- International Best Practice Exchange
- Helping Build Communities of Care
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What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is one of the most common serious diseases affecting more than 50 million people globally. There are many difference causes for epilepsy including genetic disposition, head trauma or brain tumour.
Epilepsy affects almost every aspect in the life of the person diagnosed with the disease. For many people with epilepsy, the stigma attached to the disease is more difficult to deal with than the disease itself.
People with epilepsy have a 3-6 times greater risk of premature death. Many of the deaths from epilepsy could be prevented with appropriate medication and treatment.
