Basic Educational Needs of All People with Epilepsy Epilepsyseizure type, syndrome, causes Treatment and managementoptions, medications, devices, surgery, dietary modifications, side effects, treatment discontinuation, seizure triggers, risk for suicidal ideation associated with medications, other management strategies Safety risksrisk assessment, seizure first aid, injury prevention, equipment to prevent injury Mortality riskssudden unexpected death in epilepsy, status epilepticus, seizure-related injury, suicide Healthy lifestylegeneral health, sleep, fatigue, physical exercise Possible comorbidities o Mental health (e.g., anxiety, depression, attention problems, behavior problems, psychosis, seizure-like events with a psychological basis) o Cognitive (e.g., memory, information processing problems, learning problems) o Neurological (e.g., stroke, autism spectrum disorders, migraine) o Somatic (e.g., heart disease, bone health) Social concernsengaging new friends, seizures in social settings, telling others, family burden, stigma Emotional responsecoping, dealing with fears, stress management Available informational and community resourceswebsites, state and local Epilepsy Foundation affiliates, community agencies, health care providers Specific Educational Needs for Population Subgroups Children, adolescents, and youth transitioning to adulthood Schoolmanaging seizures at school, common learning problems, safety, participation in extracurricular activities Mental healthattention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, social withdrawal Dealing with fearsfuture, death, mental health conditions, stigma Lifestyle managementestablishing healthy habits Opportunity to discuss sensitive information, such as puberty, sexuality, drugs, and alcohol Career planning Transition to adulthood, such independence and driving Adults Career and vocational concerns Discussions with employers Driving regulations and transportation concerns Sexual and gender-specific topics, such as reproductive health and family planning, hormonal changes and seizure frequency, effects of seizure medications on pregnancy Drug-alcohol interactions Impact on relationships Independent living Older adults Medication side effects, adverse interactions, and adherence Drug-alcohol interactions Independent living Safety and injury risks