Living with Epilepsy: Conversation between a patient and a psychologist // International League Against Epilepsy
Diagnosis of an epilepsy is a moment that changes the life of an individual, their family and caregivers. It gives rise to significant psycholog ical and social trajectories that are under recognized. These psychosocial needs were sometimes unaware by the individuals with epilepsy, and left unanswered in clinical encounters. A global approach to individuals with epilepsy should take into account a wider range of psychosocial complications that often emerge at an early stage of the diagnosis, e.g.,