An epilepsy diagnosis comes with many harsh realities, and arguably the most difficult one is SUDEP, the sudden, unexpected death from epilepsy. Researchers do not clearly understand the exact cause of SUDEP.

In this episode, we hear from three families tragically impacted by SUDEP and Neurologist Professor Sam Berkovic, who takes us through the current science surrounding this mysterious occurrence. 

For more information on SUDEP, visit the Epilepsy Foundation's SUDEP explainer page.

If you need support or want to talk to a trained clinician, please call the National Epilepsy Support Service on 1300 761 487.