Encephalitis Information Week

The Encephalitis Society is gearing up for our newest campaign – Encephalitis Information Week – and we will need your help!

The seven-day digital campaign, which runs from the 18th to 25th October, will see us share information about encephalitis with members of the public and health professionals.

Areas that will be featured include encephalitis diagnosis, information for children, adults and health professionals, as well as mental health and wellbeing, and returning to education and work.

What is happening?

Every day, we will be focusing on a different aspect of encephalitis through social media posts, exciting new content, and new pages on our website.

Monday, 18th October: Who is the Encephalitis Society and what is it that we do

Tuesday, 19th October: What is Encephalitis / What are Symptoms of Encephalitis

Wednesday, 20th October: Diagnosis of encephalitis

Thursday, 21st October: Treatment of encephalitis

Friday, 22nd October: Effects of encephalitis

Saturday: 23rd October: Recovery and rehabilitation after encephalitis

Sunday, 24th October: Families and carers

How can you help?

It’s simple. Between the 18th and 25th October, we need you to share any posts that come from our LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts.

You can also keep up to date with Encephalitis Information Week by becoming a member of the Encephalitis Society

In New Zealand and Australia, we will also be approaching healthcare organisations and asking them to share information about encephalitis with their professional members.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved with Encephalitis Information Week, please contact the Communications team at the Encephalitis Society.

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International Research Seed Funding

Researchers in low to middle income countries are being invited to apply for seed funding from the Encephalitis Society. Deadline 9 September 2022!
Twitter Art Exhibit: An Interview with Susannah Cahalan

Susannah Cahalan, author of Brain on Fire, chats to Mathew Bose about the Twitter Art Exhibit and how the drawing of a clock helped a doctor diagnose her with autoimmune encephalitis

NMDAR antibody encephalitis

NMDAR antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that causes psychiatric features, confusion, memory loss and seizures followed by a movement disorder, loss of consciousness and changes in blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.
Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis which happens when herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the brain. Usually, it begins with ‘flu-like’ symptoms followed by neurological deterioration, which may include personality and behavioural changes, seizures, weakness and difficulties in communication.
What is encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.
Guidelines for recovery

No two people with encephalitis have the same outcomes. People recover at different paces. Recovery can be helped by having lots of rest, good nutrition, helpful social network and support from professionals.
Limbic encephalitis

The term ‘limbic encephalitis’ (LE) describes the condition when limbic areas of the brain are inflamed (swollen) and consequently not functioning properly. Most forms of LE fall into two main categories: infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis.
West Nile encephalitis

West Nile encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. People usually become infected after being bitten by a mosquito, which has fed on an infected bird.
Death from encephalitis

Encephalitis is a serious neurological condition and unfortunately, despite improvements in specific and more supportive treatments such as excellent intensive care management, encephalitis still has a high mortality (death) rate.
Encephalitis:after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

This booklet provides key information about the type of issues that people may have after encephalitis, why rehabilitation/support from professionals and families are important and what options for self-help are available.
Emotional and behavioural changes

Following encephalitis, some people may experience emotional and behavioural changes including low mood, increased anxiety, depression, mood swings, frustration, aggression, impulsivity, disinhibition, and/or poor emotional regulation.
Get support

Our Support Service is here to help you with any questions about encephalitis, recovery and rehabilitation or emotional support.

Encephalitis Information Week

What is happening?

How can you help?

Australia and New Zealand

Carers and family members

How do you diagnose encephalitis?

How is encephalitis treated?

Recovery and rehabilitation from encephalitis

What are the effects of encephalitis?

What is encephalitis?

Who is the Encephalitis Society and what is it that we do?