Psychiatric complications of epilepsy.
Psychiatric disorders occurring in patients with epilepsy are complications, not an essential part of the illness, and may be prevented or ameliorated. Outlined are risk factors and medical treatment and the need for education concerning epilepsy and for encouragement of the patient by the physician.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012649:Self Concept; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology
D000927:Anticonvulsants