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When invisible neurological conditions affect academic life

My migraines are so bad I've missed half the school year, but my teachers think I'm faking it because I look fine between episodes.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Episodic invisible illness creates credibility gaps that compound the original suffering with social isolation and self-doubt.

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“Where Are You with Brain and neurological health?”

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