FIND US Donate Now! Search Form LEARN LIVING WITH EPILEPSY MAKE A DIFFERENCE CONNECT ABOUT US You Are Here Make A Difference / Talk About It! Talk About It! Make A Difference Talk About It! Seizure First Aid Spots in Theatres More About TalkAboutIt.org Watch the 2016 Talk About It Experience Videos Who's Your Epilepsy Hero? ‘Talk About It!’: Live from Hollywood, a 8-Hour Netathon! The Podcast Join our Grassroots Advocacy Walk to END EPILEPSY® Care and Cure Institute: END EPILEPSY in Children Get Involved eJourney Ways to Give Online Store Merchandise Online Store Educational Materials GIVE 26 to END EPILEPSY National Education and Awareness Collaborative Public Awareness Your Gift Matters THANK YOU ... Sunovion for supporting the new talkaboutit.org! A SAMPLE OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND Zachary Quinto talks about the importance of epilepsy research Hayden Panettiere wants you to empower others with epilepsy Sean Hayes helps you understand seizure triggers John Mayer talks about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) Visit talkaboutit.org to find out who else is raising awareness about epilepsy and seizures GET THE NEWS! Join our mailing list to stay to date about programs, events, and news about epilepsy. SUBMIT J.J. Abrams On TalkAbout It! Watch a special epilepsy awareness message from J.J. Abrams, an advocate for epilepsy awareness and best friend of TalkAboutIt.org founder Greg Grunberg. Abrams is the director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Trek (2009). He also produced the TV series ALIAS, Lost, Felicity, Person of Interest, and Westworld. About TalkAboutIt.Org TalkAboutIt.org was created by actor Greg Grunberg in collaboration with the Epilepsy Foundation. On the site, celebrities of television, film, and music come together with top epilepsy and seizure experts to help end misperceptions and misunderstandings about epilepsy. The site has three key goals: Help people with epilepsy (and their caregivers) better understand their condition and learn how to talk about it with their family, friends, and health care team. Raise overall awareness about epilepsy and seizures. Help eliminate public misunderstanding around epilepsy that has caused misunderstanding, has created fear, and has diverted attention and funds away from finding new therapies and cures. Help unify the epilepsy community, including people with epilepsy, caregivers, and the public, private and government sectors to drive increased attention to epilepsy and to enhance services and support for people who live with seizures. Learn more about TalkAboutIt.org. About Greg Grunberg Greg Grunberg, whose oldest son lives with epilepsy, is a vigorous advocate for awareness on the national stage and in the Los Angeles area. Grunberg serves as a key spokesperson for the Epilepsy Foundation. He created TalkAboutIt.org, has been chair of the National Walk for Epilepsy in Washington, D.C., and is co-host of the Epilepsy Foundation's "Talk About Epilepsy Netathon Presented by Sunovion" in Los Angeles. Grunberg is best known for starring roles on the television series FELICITY, ALIAS, and HEROES. He most recently appeared in HEROES REBORN and STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. Watch Full-Length Expert Interviews SUDEP Orrin Devinsky MD talks about SUDEP. Employment Sandy Finucane talks about employment. New Epilepsy Therapies Jacqueline French MD talks about new therapies research, funding, and clinical trials. Evolution Of The Treatment Of Epilepsy Barry Gidal PharmD talks about the evolution of the treatment of epilepsy. Parenting Wendy Miller PhD, RN, talks about parenting while living with epilepsy. Triggers Michael Privitera MD talks about triggers of seizures. The Importance Of Epilepsy Research Steve Schachter MD talks about epilepsy research. Wellness Patty Shafer RN, MN, talks about wellness and managing your epilepsy. What Epilepsy Is And More Joe Sirven MD talks about what epilepsy is, the biggest myths surrounding it, who gets epilepsy, and what are the different seizure types. Facebook Live Series Tune into our Facebook Live series where we talk to experts and people with epilepsy about topics you're interested in! Check back here to stay updated on future Facebook Live events and to access previous recordings. Previous Events Seizure Dogs: Everything you need to know Patty Shafer RN, MN, talks about seizure dogs with two experts. Getting Involved, Making a Difference Patty Shafer RN, MN, speaks with Jon Scheinman about how to get involved with the Epilepsy Foundation. Wellness and Emotional Health Patty Shafer RN, MN, interviews Cate Brocker MSN, APRN, FNP-C about wellness and epilepsy. A Mind Unraveled with Kurt Eichenwald Patty Shafer RN, MN interviews Kurt Eichenwald about his memoir. Managing Your Epilepsy During the Holidays Patty Shafer RN, MN discusses with Epilepsy Foundation's Manager of Communications about how to cope with holiday stress. Infantile Spasms and Access to Care Dr. Elaine Wirrell discusses infantile spasms and access to care issues for Infantile Spasms Awareness Week. Epilepsy: A Family's Journey Patty Osborne Shafer talks with Epilepsy Foundation President & CEO Phil Gattone about his family's epilepsy journey. #Empowered to Talk About SUDEP SUDEP Institute Director Sally Schaeffer talks with Gardiner Lapham RN, MPH, about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. Cannabis and Epilepsy Dr. Anup Patel answers frequently asked questions about cannabis and epilepsy. Personal Insights: The Epilepsy Journey Mike McKenna LMSW talks about his journey as a person living with epilepsy. Understanding Epilepsy and Mood Changes Andy M. Kanner MD discusses mood changes as they relate to epilepsy. Talk About Seizures Medicines, Generics, and More Barry Gidal, PharmD, aa leading expert in seizure medications and new therapies for epilepsy, abswers your questions about seizure medications. Healthy Living with Seizures Wellness Institute Program Manager and person living with epilepsy Jenny LaBaw talks about healthy lifestyle choices What's New in Epilepsy Research Find out what's new and upcoming in the epilepsy therapy pipeline. Finding Your Power in Relationships Regardless of Epilepsy Listen to advice on how to navigate your life with epilepsy, especially when it comes to relationships #LifeHacks for SUDEP and Seizures Get tips for how to lessen your risk for seizures and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy Follow Talk About It On Social Media The Talk About It! Foundation @TalkAboutItorg WE RECOMMEND LINKS Epilepsy Foundation and Actor Greg Grunberg Unveil New 'TalkAboutIt.org' to Raise Epilepsy and Seizure Awareness on 11/2013 on Thursday, November 14, 2013 Our Mission The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. 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