Throughout history, people with epilepsy (PWE) have faced significant stigma and discrimination.
In the past, epilepsy was commonly characterized as a supernatural or divine affliction
rather than a neurological disease, and PWE were often subjected to cruel and extrajudicial
treatments. Though Greek thinkers such as Hippocrates and Aristotle attributed seizures
to physiological causes as early as the 5th and 4th centuries, epilepsy continued
to be a disease burdened with prejudice. Even as recently as the 20th century, PWE
were often institutionalized and denied essential opportunities and rights. However,
attitudes towards epilepsy are changing across the globe. In many countries, laws
and policies have been put in place to protect the rights of PWE and reduce discrimination.
Nevertheless, there is still a lack of knowledge and understanding of epilepsy in
many parts of the world, perpetuating negative attitudes toward PWE. This special
edition collected an international research portfolio offering a diverse perspective
on the current landscape of epilepsy knowledge, attitudes, and efforts to promote
epilepsy education.
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Publication history
Published online: May 25, 2023
Accepted:
May 12,
2023
Received in revised form:
May 11,
2023
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