Psychiatric comorbidity in African patients with epilepsy – Experience from Sierra Leone

Conclusion Symptoms of anxiety and depression are common in epilepsy patients in Sierra Leone. Given the significant negative impacts of such comorbidity on those affected, primary healthcare workers in sub-Saharan countries should be trained to inquire about anxiety and depression symptoms in epilepsy patients, and implementation of screening programs should be considered.
Source: International Journal of Epilepsy - Category: Neurology Source Type: research