Epilepsy and art: Windows into complexity and comorbidities

Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B
Steven C Schachter

Abstract

The views of artists with epilepsy as expressed through their art provide unique opportunities to gain understanding of the experiences of living with epilepsy and related comorbidities. This paper provides a glimpse into art collected from an international group of artists with epilepsy, focusing on ictal and postictal experiences, psychiatric comorbidities, and social aspects of epilepsy. The art serves to enhance understanding among clinicians and neuroscientists of what it means to have epilepsy as well as to reduce misunderstanding and stigma among the public. It may also inspire neuroscientists to further explore the underlying neurological basis to the rich tapestries of ictal, postictal, and interictal experiences of persons with epilepsy. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled "Epilepsy, Art, and Creativity".

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Apr 16, 2003·Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B·Steven C Schachter
Aug 29, 1953·Journal of the American Medical Association·W G LENNOX, C H MARKHAM
Oct 9, 2012·Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B·Mary Jane EnglandLarisa M Strawbridge
Dec 3, 2014·Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B·Steven C Schachter

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