Psychiatric Comorbidities in People With Epilepsy
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- 1 April 2021
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Neurology Clinical Practice
- Vol. 11 (2), E112-E120
- https://doi.org/10.1212/cpj.0000000000000874
Abstract
Purpose of review: To review the latest evidence concerning the epidemiology, clinical implications and management of psychiatric disorders in epilepsy. Recent findings: People with epilepsy have a 2 to 5 times increased risk of developing any psychiatric disorder and 1 in 3 patients with epilepsy have a lifetime psychiatric diagnosis. Psychiatric comorbidities represent a poor prognostic marker as they have been associated with a poor response to treatment (drugs and surgery), increased morbidity and mortality. Validated screening instruments are available for mood and anxiety disorders in adults as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children with epilepsy. Summary: All patients with epilepsy should be routinely screened for psychiatric disorder at the onset and at least once a year. Patients with epilepsy and their relatives should be informed of the risk of mental health problems and the implications.Keywords
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