ArticleNeuropsychiatric disease and treatment2026
Bridging the Gap Between Depression and Epilepsy: A Call for Integrated Neuropsychiatric Care.
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"Brain health" encompasses key functions such as cognition, emotion, and behaviour, and is increasingly relevant given its role across neurological and psychiatric conditions. One of these, depression is the most common psychiatric comorbidity in people with epilepsy (PWE). When unrecognized and untreated, depression is associated with increased seizure severity and poorer treatment response, significantly impacting patients' prognosis and quality of life; conversely, the rate of epilepsy is 2-fold higher in individuals with incident depression compared to those without depression. Several studies have confirmed a strong bidirectional relationship between epilepsy and depression; an advisory panel of psychiatrists and neurologists with expertise in epilepsy and mood disorders convened for a virtual meeting held in 2024 to assess the impact of the interplay between these two conditions. A comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to discussion was adopted to address challenges in diagnosing and managing depression in PWE, focusing on early intervention, patient education, and tailored treatments strategies; additionally, the meeting emphasized the importance of integrated care between neurologists and psychiatrists to address this unmet medical need. The authors identified depression in PWE as being underdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms, stigma, and limited psychiatric care integration. Management is challenging as some antiseizure medication worsen depression and certain antidepressants may lower the seizure threshold, requiring careful selection and monitoring to balance efficacy and safety. Potential interactions between these medicines underscore the importance of carefully selecting therapeutic combinations to minimize adverse effects. Effective management involves an interdisciplinary approach, integrating neurologists and psychiatrists. Key strategies include early screening, psychoeducation, a personalized approach to pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment, and increased awareness among healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers regarding the overlap of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, educational resources, as well as digital tools, can help inform and educate patients and caregivers on holistic brain health management.
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