My Brain and Medicine 2023

Booking now open

Do you want to improve your knowledge of encephalitis and meet other members of the Encephalitis Society?
Book your 'free' place at our hybrid My Brain and Medicine event, on Monday April 24, 2023, where you can join us in person or online (virtual). The event will be recorded and you will be able to watch on demand for 30 days.

There will be a host of speakers, including professionals experienced in the field of encephalitis and members who want to share their stories of encephalitis and how it has impacted them.

There will be opportunities to connect with others with similar experience as well as Encephalitis Society team and professionals involved in the care of people with encephalitis.

Book your FREE place

Speakers confirmed:-

Encephalitis in children - Dr Amitav Parida, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Infectious encephalitis - Dr Ali Alam, Academic Foundation Programme Doctor, Infection Neuroscience Lab Clinical Infection Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Infection, Veterinary, and Ecology Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK

Autoimmune encephalitis - Assoc Prof Maarten Titulaer, Co-director Academic Centre for Neuro-inflammatory Disorders, Department of Neurology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

'Lived Experience' viral encephalitis - Dr Rachel Harvey

Brain Infections Global: Improving diagnosis of patients with possible brain infections - Dr Bhagteshwar Singh, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool Universities NHS Foundation Trust & Institute of Infection, Veterinary & Ecological Sciences, UK

The balancing act - caring after encephalitis - Dr Stefania Bruno, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist - Medical Director, Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, London

Further speakers and full programme to be announced soon.

To register for this event please book your 'free' ticket here

The event is kindly been sponsored by:-

“This work was supported by the Medical Research Council and by the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR) [grant number MR/V033441/1] using UK aid from the UK Government to support global health research. The views expressed within these events/campaigns are those of the speakers(s) and not necessarily those of the MRC, NIHR or the UK government.”

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Virtual gatherings

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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.