Epilepsy Myths (2021) | Radio Health Journal

Published: March 14, 2021 by RHJ Producer

The segment below is an updated version of a story originally published at an earlier date.

Epilepsy affects 3.5 million Americans, yet stigma prevents many from speaking out, which in turn prolongs the stigma. An award-winning writer who has epilepsy describes the discrimination faced by people with seizure disorders and dispels the many myths many people hold about them.

Guest Information:

Kurt Eichenwald, journalist and author of A Mind Unraveled

Links for more info:

A Mind Unraveled – New York Times review
kurteichenwald.com
@kurteichenwald on Twitter

Program #: 21-11Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Biology| Business and Industry| Disabilities| Discrimination and Racism| Economics and Finance| Employment and Workplace Issues| Fact or Fiction| Health Care| Implicit Bias| Myths| Public Health and Public Safety| Sleep| Stigma and Stereotypes| UnemploymentMedical Conditions: Epilepsy| SeizuresGuests: Kurt EichenwaldPublications: A Mind Unraveled| New York TimesHost: Nancy BensonProducers: Jason Dickey| Reed Pence

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