Dr Arleta Starza-Smith

Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist

Director of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Encephalitis 2023 Programme

Full Conference Programme to be announced in September. Keynote and guest speakers and final running order for both days confirmed.
Euroimmun UK
Mental health services for young people

A list of mental health services for young people in different countries
Tips for looking after your mental health

We asked our volunteers for their tips about looking after your mental health following encephalitis

Assoc Prof Maarten Titulaer

Co-director Academic Center for Neuro-inflammatory Disorders, Department of Neurology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Professor Frank Leypoldt

Neuroimmunology, Inst. of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Neurology Kiel University, Kiel, Germany
Assist Prof Kiran Thakur

Winifred Mercer Pitkin, MD Assistant Professor of Neurology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, USA
Professor Carsten Finke

Heisenberg Professor for Cognitive Neurology, Charité Berlin, Dept. of Neurology & Berlin School of Mind and Brain at Humboldt Universität
Dr James Sejvar

Neuroepidemiologist, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr Matteo Gastaldi

Neurologist, Neuroimmunology Research Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
Dr Lance Turtle

Wellcome Fellow, Reader, Honorary Consultant, Institute of Infection and Global Health, University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Assist Prof Omar Siddiqi

Director Global Neurology Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Visiting Lecturer, University of Zambia School of Medicine
Dr Thomas Pollak

NIHR Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London
Dr Jessica Fish

Clinical Neuropsychologist and Lecturer Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow Wolfson Neuro Rehabilitation Centre, St George’s Hospital

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.
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.
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.
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.