Brain on Fire coming to Netflix

It's been a long time coming but just like our Ambassador Susannah Cahalan we were delighted to discover that Brain on Fire is coming to Netflix on June 22!

At long last, it's finally official: #BRAINONFIRE is coming to @netflix June 22nd!!!
— Susannah Cahalan (@scahalan) May 23, 2018

So many supporters of the Encephalitis Society have been waiting to watch the film version of the best-selling book which follows Susannah, then a New York Post journalist, as she falls ill with Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis and is repeatedly misdiagnosed until the mystery is solved by a doctor called Souhel Najjar.

The book has already done so much to raise awareness of encephalitis and we hope the film, which stars Chloe Grace Moretz as Susannah, will do the same when it appears on Netflix and reaches millions of people worldwide.

So get ready to grab your popcorn and tell your friends as this great film is almost here!

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For anyone who wants more information about the film, please read about the film's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and watch the press conference.

Read more about Brain on Fire - the book

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