Cited by 186Epilepsy research and treatmentChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentMental Health Treatment and Access

Depression and anxiety in children and adolescents with epilepsy: Prevalence, risk factors, and treatment

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Ekinci, Ozalp, Titus, Jeffrey B., Rodopman, Ayse Arman, Berkem, Meral, Trevathan, Edwin·2009·Epilepsy & Behavior

Abstract

Among the psychiatric comorbid conditions in children and adolescents with epilepsy, depression and anxiety disorders require further attention because they carry the risk of reduced quality of life and life-threatening complications (e.g., suicide). Research in recent years has shed light on both the prevalence of emotional problems in youth with epilepsy and the safety and efficacy of treatment options. A number of challenges exist in treating patients with epilepsy. This is particularly true when seizures are difficult to control and medication regimens are more complex. Some pharmaceutical options may provide assistance with both seizures and emotional distress, but care is needed when considering such treatment approaches. In addition, integration of mental health professionals into the care of patients is necessary when cases are complicated and risk factors are high. Thorough methods to accurately diagnose emotional conditions and regular monitoring of symptoms can help prevent serious problems that can negatively affect the success of children and adolescents in everyday life. Collaboration between disciplines offers the best hope for early identification and treatment of these conditions.

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Authors
Ekinci, O., Titus, J. B., Rodopman, A. A., Berkem, M., & Trevathan, E.
Affiliations
  • St. Louis Children's Hospital (US)
  • Marmara University (TR)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
Venue
Epilepsy & Behavior
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2009-01
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
8-18
ISSN
1525-5050 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2112751455
Cited by
186
References
175
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FWCI
0.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • Epilepsy & Behavior (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Dspace Repository (Marmara Üniversitesi) (submittedVersion)
  • Dspace Repository (Marmara Üniversitesi) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
Keywords
depression, anxiety disorders, pediatric epilepsy, adolescent epilepsy, psychiatric comorbidity, prevalence, risk factors, treatment, antiepileptic drugs, suicide risk, quality of life, mental health integration, interdisciplinary collaboration, symptom monitoring
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Anxiety, Child, Depression, Epilepsy, Humans, Risk Factors, Comorbidity

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