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Prevalence and psychopathologic significance of hallucinations in individuals with a history of seizures.

Kathryn YatesUlla LångJordan DeVylderMary ClarkeFiona McNicholasMary CannonHans OhIan Kelleher
Published in: Epilepsia (2020)
Hallucinatory experiences in individuals with seizures are markers of high risk for mental health disorders and suicidal behavior. There is a particularly strong relationship between hallucinations and suicide attempts in individuals with seizures. Clinicians working with individuals with seizures should routinely ask about hallucinatory experiences.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • palliative care