title: Pediatric epilepsy and psychopathology.
abstract: The association of psychiatric disorders and pediatric epilepsy is under appreciated by clinicians. Behavioral disorders, especially depression, are often perceived as "reactionary" processes. In fact, these comorbid disorders can be more disabling than the epilepsy itself. This review discusses the common behavioral comorbidities associated with epilepsy including autistic spectrum disorders, psychosis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and mood disorders.
authors.affiliation: Rainbow Babies and Children`s Hospital, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Avenue, M/S 6090, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-6090, United States of America. Tel. +1 (216) 8443691. Fax. +1 (216) 8448966. E-mail: monisha.goyal@uhhs.com.
authors.forename: Monisha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Goyal