Globally, there are an estimated 10.6 million cases of meningitis and 288,000 deaths every year, with the vast majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries. In addition, many survivors suffer from long-term neurological sequelae. Most ...

Pastula found two cases of monkeypox-associated encephalomyelitis — inflammation of the brain and spinal cord — in Colorado and Washington, D.C.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a far-reaching impact on nearly all aspects of society. First identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei, China, COVID-19 is disseminated primarily via respiratory droplets and has the potential to cause severe respiratory distress in

This review deliberates whether SARS-CoV-2 can access the central nervous system and contribute to acute respiratory distress.

Status epilepticus is a true emergency when a seizure lasts too long. Learn the 7 important things everyone should know.

Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Seizures are caused by abnormal activity of nerve cells, called neurons, in the brain. Learn more.

Absence seizures are seizures that last just a few seconds, and are characterized by a blank or "absent" stare. They're also sometimes called petit mal seizures.

Focal seizures appear to start abruptly and unpredictably when recorded from volumes of brain probed by clinical intracranial electroencephalograms. To investigate the spatiotemporal scale of focal epilepsy, wide-bandwidth electrophysiological recordings ...

These seizures begin in the temporal lobes of the brain. They can trigger a variety of symptoms such as odd feelings, fear and unresponsiveness.

Guides to sectioning, discrimination, and your rights in other common situations. For adults in England and Wales who live with mental health problems.

Many of us encounter stigma related to mental health. We offer practical tips on how you can challenge and deal with stigma or misconceptions.

Pseudoseizure is an older term for events that appear to be epileptic seizures but, in fact, do not represent the manifestation of abnormal excessive synchronous cortical activity, which defines epileptic seizures. They are not a variation of epilepsy but are of psychiatric origin. Other terms used in the past include hysterical seizures, psychogenic seizures, and others. The most standard current terminology is psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). Some advocate other terms such as psychogenic functional spells or psychogenic nonepileptic events, spells, or attacks. These terms reinforce the idea that the events are not epileptic seizures.[1][2][3][4][5] A retrospective review of a small number of patients over a number of years revealed that dozens of different diagnostic terms were used to describe these events.[5] Though established in use, the term pseudoseizure and others should be regarded as jargon, and the use of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (or alternatively, spells) (PNES) is encouraged for clarity.

Sunflower syndrome is a rare epileptic disorder characterized by highly stereotyped seizures.

Learn about the link between PTSD and seizures, types of seizures, causes, misdiagnosis, and treatment options to manage symptoms effectively.

Conversion disorder, also known as functional neurological symptom disorder (FND), is a psychiatric disorder characterized by symptoms affecting sensory or motor function. These signs and symptoms are inconsistent with patterns of known neurologic diseases or other medical conditions. Although conversion disorder has no organic basis, the symptoms significantly impact a patient’s ability to function. Moreover, the symptoms cannot be controlled at will and not considered to be feigned intentionally by the patient. The term “conversion disorder” was first mentioned in literature by Sigmund Freud (1856-1939). The Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis believed that functional symptoms that could not be explained by neurologic diseases or other underlying medical conditions reflected an unconscious conflict.[1] In this context, the word "conversion" refers to replacing a somatic symptom with a repressed idea. The understanding of conversion disorder is still largely limited and continually evolving.[2]

Gaslighting is a type of emotional abuse. Someone who is gaslighting will try to make a targeted person doubt their perception of reality. The gaslighter may convince the target that their memories are wrong or that they are overreacting to an event. The abuser may then present their own thoughts and feelings as “the real truth.” The […]

Gaslighting is a form of psychological and emotional abuse where victims are made to question themselves and their grasp of reality. Different types of gaslighting include reality manipulation or questioning, outright lies, trivializing, scapegoating, and coercion. While gaslighting can be difficult to deal with, there are things you can do before, during, and after being

1929 likes, 71 comments. “Here are the 4 D’s of Gaslighting that narcissists will employ to try to make you feel crazy.”

Gaslighting expert, Dr. Robin Stern, shares her expertise including 3 types of gaslighters & tactics they use to make YOU feel crazy. Get ready for validation.

Gaslighting recovery is possible if you have been a victim. The highly sensitive person and empaths are more susceptible to gaslighting .

Looking to outsmart, expose, and counteract your gaslighter? Gaslighting can leave you physically and mentally exhausted. There's no question as to why you may want revenge on your gaslighter. After all, they've manipulated you and made...