Promoting Psychosocial Life of Persons with Epilepsy

Abstract

Epilepsy is a long-standing, disabling illness, which has various psychosocial implications for people who suffer from it. This article reviews literature on the psychosocial aspects of epilepsy. The psychosocial aspects reviewed are with specific reference to certain factors like: family, children, marriage, employment and quality of life. The article also presents a brief review on the psychosocial interventions and suggests further interventions to help persons suffering from epilepsy.