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Psychiatric Comorbidity in Epilepsy: A Population‐Based Analysis

Epilepsia · 2007 · Vol. 48(12) · pp. 2336–2344

José Francisco Téllez‐Zenteno✉(University of Saskatchewan)Scott B. PattenNathalie Jetté(University of Calgary)Jeanne V.A. WilliamsSamuel Wiebe(University of Calgary)

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Abstract

In the community, epilepsy is associated with an increased prevalence of mental health disorders compared with the general population. Epilepsy is also associated with a higher prevalence of suicidal ideation. Understanding the psychiatric correlates of epilepsy is important to adequately manage this patient population.

Epilepsy research and treatment Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Bipolar Disorder and TreatmentEpilepsyPsychiatryPopulationAnxietyComorbidityDepression (economics)MedicineMental healthNational Comorbidity SurveyAgoraphobia

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnxiety DisordersMental DisordersCanadaChildData CollectionDepressive Disorder, MajorMajor Depressive DisorderEpilepsyFemaleHealth SurveysHumans