Young People & Epilepsy
Looking ahead
This clip shows young people discussing how epilepsy might affect their future. They talk about career goals and how their diagnosis has affected career dreams. Epilepsy has played a role in shaping their life choices and aspirations, but they articulate their determination to get on with their life, and not let epilepsy rule it. This clip is one of a series in which seven young people discuss their experiences of living with different aspects of epilepsy. The series helps students to develop a deeper understanding of epilepsy.
These Speaking from Experience clips feature seven young people talking about the impact that Epilepsy has had on their lives. It was produced in partnership with The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria.
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Diagnosis
Clip 1 of 8: Young People & Epilepsy
Play 4:09 min 4.8 MB
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Symptoms & seizures
Clip 2 of 8: Young People & Epilepsy
Play 4:29 min 4.1 MB
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Medication
Clip 3 of 8: Young People & Epilepsy
Members Only 4:54 min 4.6 MB
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Who do you tell?
Clip 4 of 8: Young People & Epilepsy
Members Only 5:26 min 6.2 MB
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Challenges
Clip 5 of 8: Young People & Epilepsy
Members Only 8:41 min 10 MB
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Getting support
Clip 6 of 8: Young People & Epilepsy
Members Only 4:47 min 5.4 MB
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Looking ahead
Clip 7 of 8: Young People & Epilepsy
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Words of wisdom
Clip 8 of 8: Young People & Epilepsy
Members Only 5:06 min 5.8 MB
