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Title: Depressive disorders among epileptic patients attending a specialised outpatient clinic.
Author: Agoub, M.; Kadiri, M. El; Chihabeddine, Kh.; Slassi, I.; Moussaoui, D.
Abstract:
The overall prevalence of psychiatric disorders in epileptic patients is estimated between 19 and 62%. Depressive disorders may be the most common psychiatric disorders and the main reason for psychiatric hospitalisation and taking psychotropic drugs. The
Journal: Enc?phale. 30(1), Jan-Feb 2004, 40-45.