Psychiatric comorbidities in pediatric epilepsy: a single-center retrospective study highlighting the burden of depressive symptoms

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23 Oct 2026 0 comments

INTRODUCTION: Epilepsy in the pediatric population is frequently associated with psychiatric comorbidities. Depression is of particular clinical significance given its elevated incidence and substantial impact on quality of life, treatment adherence, and psychosocial functioning. The prevalence of depression in children with epilepsy ranges from 7% to 14%, considerably higher than the 1-5% reported in the general pediatric population. The relationship between epilepsy and depression appears...