Psychiatric Aspects of Epilepsy

✍ Scribed by Marcangelo, Michael J.; Ovsiew, Fred

• Book ID: 123385035
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 211 KB
• Volume: 30
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0193-953X
• DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2007.07.005

✦ Synopsis

Patients who have epilepsy frequently have comorbid psychiatric disorders. Research into the relationship between seizures and psychiatric disorders has begun to reveal a complex relationship between neurobiology and behavior. This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and aggression in epilepsy. The psychopharmacology of anti-epileptic drugs and other psychotropics in epilepsy, including relevant information about drug—drug interactions, is summarized to assist with treatment decisions. Finally, a discussion of psychogenic seizures and epilepsy surgery reviews recent treatment recommendations.