Depression in people with epilepsy in West China: Status, risk factors and treatment gap

ConclusionsThe prevalence of depression and the rate of suicide risk for PWE in West China are high. A large TG for depression exists in PWE. Clinicians should focus on depression and suicidality for PWE and identify the related risk factors in a timely manner so as to reduce the incidence of depression and suicide. Management including public education as well as professional training of neurologists are necessary to fill the TG.
Source: Seizure - Category: Neurology Source Type: research