Suicidal Ideation and Traumatic Exposure Should Not Be Neglected in Epileptic Patients: A Multidimensional Comparison of the Psychiatric Profile of Patients Suffering From Epilepsy and Patients Suffering From Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures

Suicidal Ideation and Traumatic Exposure Should Not Be Neglected in Epileptic Patients: A Multidimensional Comparison of the Psychiatric Profile of Patients Suffering From Epilepsy and Patients Suffering From Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures

Introduction: Patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNESs) have often been exposed to traumatic events, which is a risk factor for suicidal behavior. This would suggest that the severity of suicidal ideation is greater in PNES than in patients suffering only from epileptic seizures (ESs)....

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Main Authors: Abel Guillen, Jonathan Curot, Philippe Jean Birmes, Marie Denuelle, Valérie Garès, Simon Taib, Luc Valton, Antoine Yrondi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
PNES
epilepsy
suicidal behavior
suicide
trauma
PTSD
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00303/full

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