ArticleNeurology and therapy2023
Proposed Recommendations for the Management of Depression in Adults with Epilepsy: An Expert Consensus.
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- Efficacy of psychological and behavioral interventions for depressive symptoms in people with epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- The relationships between obesity and epilepsy: A systematic review with meta-analysis.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
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- What does it mean to live with epilepsy? Burden of illness from the patient perspective.Epilepsia open · 2026Article
- Optimizing Identification and Management of Depression in Neurological Diseases: A Narrative Review and Expert Perspective.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2026Article
- Bridging the Gap Between Depression and Epilepsy: A Call for Integrated Neuropsychiatric Care.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2026Article
- Association of epilepsy with trajectory of depressive symptoms in late life: The Cardiovascular Health Study.Epilepsia · 2025Article
- Redefining the practical roles of psychiatrists in epilepsy care: A framework for collaboration in Japan.PCN reports : psychiatry and clinical neurosciences · 2025Review
- Navigating the depths: A comprehensive narrative review on depression in people with epilepsy.Heliyon · 2025Review
- Treatment-resistant depression and intranasal esketamine: Spanish consensus on theoretical aspects.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Clinical characterization and management of persons with comorbid epilepsy and depression: an expert opinion paper.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
- What is the role of screening instruments in the management of psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy? Tools and practical tips for the most common comorbidities: Depression and anxiety.Epilepsy & behavior reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionExperts agree that there is a need for protocols to guide health professionals on how to best manage psychiatric comorbidities in patients with epilepsy (PWE). We aimed to develop practical recommendations for key issues in the management of depression in PWE.
methodsThis was a qualitative study conducted in four steps: (1) development of a questionnaire on the management of depression in PWE to be answered; (2) literature review and, if evidence from guidelines/consensus or systematic reviews was available, drafting initial recommendations; (3) a nominal group methodology for reviewing initial recommendations and formulating new recommendations on those issues without available evidence; and (4) drafting and approving the final recommendations. A scientific committee (one neurologist and one psychiatrist) was responsible for the development of the project and its scientific integrity. The scientific committee selected a panel of experts (nine neurologists and nine psychiatrists with experience in this field) to be involved in the nominal group meetings and to formulate final recommendations.
resultsFifteen recommendations were formulated. Four on the screening and diagnosis: screening and diagnosis of depression, evaluation of the risk of suicide, and diagnosis of depression secondary to epilepsy; nine on the management of depression: referral to a psychiatrist, selection of the antiseizure medication, change of antiseizure medication, antidepressant treatment initiation, selection of antidepressant, use of antidepressants during pregnancy, use of psychotherapy, antidepressant treatment duration, and discontinuation of antidepressant treatment; two on the follow-up: duration of the follow-up under usual conditions, and follow-up of patients at risk of suicide.
conclusionWe provide recommendations based on expert opinion consensus to help healthcare professionals assess depression in PWE. The detection and treatment of major depressive disorders are key factors in improving epilepsy outcomes and avoiding suicide risk.
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