Auteur : McConnell, Harry / Snyder, Peter J. 1964-

Maison d'édition : American Psychiatric Press

Date de publication : 1998

Collation : xxviii, 427 p. : ill.

ISBN : 0880488530

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. The shifting paradigm of epilepsy : a review of historical trends and current perspectives -- 2. Neural mechanisms of psychiatric disturbances in patients with epilepsy -- 3. Diagnosis and classification of the epilepsies : pathophysiological and psychiatric aspects -- 4. The clinical neuropsychological examination in patients with epilepsy -- 5. Sleep and seizures : a selective review -- 6. Mood disorders associated with epilepsy -- 7. The psychoses of epilepsy : a neurobiological perspective -- 8. Diagnosis and treatment of nonepileptic seizures -- 9. Behavioral effects of antiepileptic drugs -- 10. Treatment of psychiatric comorbidity in epilepsy -- 11. Family systems theory : an approach to therapy for families of patients with epilepsy -- 12. Living with epilepsy

Résumé : This is a comprehensive text for health care professionals who treat patients with epilepsy and comorbid psychiatric problems. This book addresses the critical psychosocial and psychiatric issues that can affect patient care, including depression, psychosis, nonepileptic seizure-like events, antiepileptic drug toxicity, and family issues.

Mots-clés : Épilepsie - Complications et séquelles - Congrès / Épilepsie - Aspect psychologique - Congrès / Maladies mentales - Étiologie - Congrès

Cote : WL 385 P974 1998