PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Goyal, Monisha TI - Pediatric epilepsy and psychopathology DP - 2007 Apr 01 TA - Neurosciences Journal PG - 101--104 VI - 12 IP - 2 4099 - http://nsj.org.sa/content/12/2/101.short 4100 - http://nsj.org.sa/content/12/2/101.full SO - Neurosciences (Riyadh)2007 Apr 01; 12 AB - The association of psychiatric disorders and pediatric epilepsy is under appreciated by clinicians. Behavioral disorders, especially depression, are often perceived as “reactionary” processes. In fact, these comorbid disorders can be more disabling than the epilepsy itself. This review discusses the common behavioral comorbidities associated with epilepsy including autistic spectrum disorders, psychosis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and mood disorders.