Management of Psychiatric Disorders in Patients of Epilepsy
JahnaviS Kedare, Sachin Pradeep Baliga
Abstract
Psychiatric disorders co-occur very frequently with epilepsy. This guideline covers the etiopathogenesis, presentation, evaluation and management of various psychiatric disorders in epilepsy such as mood, anxiety, psychotic and substance use disorders. It also provides an approach to important special issues in this population.
Topics & Concepts
PsychiatryEpilepsyAnxietyEpidemiology of child psychiatric disordersMood disordersMoodGuidelineMedicinePopulationPsychologyPathologyEnvironmental healthEpilepsy research and treatmentPsychosomatic Disorders and Their TreatmentsPharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies