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12/09/07
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Teens With Epilepsy: Living with Stigma - The Unspoken Battle
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Adolescence is a time of immense growth, both physically and emotionally. It is a stage of life where what peers think heavily affects how a teenager views themselves. Hence, teens with epilepsy not only have the challenge of figuring out who they are, but they must also overcome the stigma that is automatically assigned to them while establishing their identity. But where does stigma start? And how can parents and educators help teens understand a concept that even the most versed stigma researchers still find enigmatic?
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