Introduction: Epilepsy and depression are two of the most frequent central nervous system disorders. Some studies have shown that many individuals with epilepsy also suffer of depression. Objective: To warning about the prevalence of co-morbidity of depression/epilepsy and the importance of the concomitant treatment of the two entities, as well as to assist in the choice of the best therapeutic approach. Method: A searching in the HighWire Press in the period of 1996-2007 was carried out, using the describers: depression, epilepsy, seizures, treatment, crossed references of selected articles and additional analysis of references in the specific literature. Results: Despite the negative influence of the mood disorders in the quality of life of patients with epilepsy, there is an unjustified resistance of physicians in treating both diseases. Conclusions: Neurologists and psychiatrists should be prepared to treat these patients successfully and thus improve the quality of life of patients with epilepsy.
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De Oliveira, B. L. M. B., Parreiras, M. S., & Doretto, M. C. (2007). Epilepsia e depressão: Falta diálogo entre a neurologia e a psiquiatria? Journal of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, 13(3), 109–113. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1676-26492007000300004