Mental disorders associated with epilepsia

Authors

  • Renato Luiz Marchetti Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Instituto de Psiquiatria do Hospital das Clínicas; Projeto de Epilepsia e Psiquiatria
  • Ana Paula Werneck de Castro Universidade de São Paulo
  • Daniela Kurcgant Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
  • Evelyn Cremonese Universidade de São Paulo
  • José Gallucci Neto Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000300009

Keywords:

Epilepsy, mental disorders, psychotic disorders, depressive disorders, non epileptic psychogenic seizures

Abstract

Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disorder. Worldwide, around 50 million people have epilepsy, 40 million of which in developing countries. Though epilepsy is predominantly treatable, most patients in these countries remain without treatment. It is likely that one of the main reasons is the stigma associated with epilepsy. This problem increases when mental disorders are associated with epilepsy, a fairly frequent occurrence. Patients with epilepsy and mental disorders are exposed to a "double stigma", which frequently leads to complete absence of treatment. It is probable that, particularly in developing countries, psychiatrists will be involved with the treatment of people with epilepsy. The authors review different aspects of the most important mental disorders associated with epilepsy.

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Published

2005-06-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2005)

Section

Review Article

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How to Cite

Mental disorders associated with epilepsia . (2005). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 32(3), 170-182. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000300009