Title of article
Pediatric epilepsy and psychopathology
Author/Authors
Goyal, Monisha University Hospitals of Cleveland - Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, United States of America
From page
101
To page
104
Abstract
The association of psychiatric disorders andpediatric epilepsy is under appreciated byclinicians. Behavioral disorders, especiallydepression, are often perceived as “reactionary”processes. In fact, these comorbid disorderscan be more disabling than the epilepsy itself.This review discusses the common behavioralcomorbidities associated with epilepsy includingautistic spectrum disorders, psychosis, attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorders, and mooddisorders.
Journal title
neurosciences
Journal title
neurosciences
Record number
2637928
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