RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Psychiatric Comorbidities in People With Epilepsy
JF Neurology: Clinical Practice
FD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
SP e112
OP e120
DO 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000874
VO 11
IS 2
A1 Mula, Marco
A1 Kanner, Andres M.
A1 Jetté, Nathalie
A1 Sander, Josemir W.
YR 2021
UL http://cp.neurology.org/content/11/2/e112.abstract
AB 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 2–5 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.