Epilepsy, characterized by recurrent seizures, is a neurological disorder with significant psychiatric implications. From mood disturbances to cognitive challenges, understanding the broader impact of epilepsy is crucial. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides comprehensive insights into the psychiatric aspects of epilepsy, offering evidence-based therapeutic approaches and the latest research findings. Our expert editors ensure content is actionable and holistic, aiding psychiatrists in offering comprehensive care to individuals with epilepsy.
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Case Report
Mesial Temporal Sclerosis and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
March 26, 2026
The authors present a rare case of coexisting right mesial temporal sclerosis and juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, underscoring the challenges in dual epilepsy syndromes and the importance of individualized, multidisciplinary...
Case Report
ECT for Catatonia With NPSLE, Epilepsy, and Cerebral Palsy
July 25, 2024
An 18-year-old patient with neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy who developed benzodiazepine-refractory catatonia and immunosuppression experienced complete resolution of symptoms after 20 ECT treatments.
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Epilepsy, Antiepileptic Drugs, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, 2: Major Congenital Malformations
July 3, 2024
This article reviews evidence from a large registry, a population-based study, and a meta-analysis on the risks of major congenital malformation with untreated epilepsy and with exposure to antiepileptic...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Epilepsy, Antiepileptic Drugs, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, 1: Recent Research
June 5, 2024
This article provides women who have epilepsy and who use antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy with information about the many risks to which they and their fetus/neonate are exposed at...
Recent JCP Articles on Epilepsy
Case Report
Cocaine-Associated Rectal Foreign Body Insertion
July 16, 2026
This case highlights how recurrent surgical presentations related to substance-associated compulsive behavior can outpace sustained, longitudinal behavioral intervention, particularly when psychiatric and addiction care are not integrated early.
Original Research
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Overdose Risk in Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes and Opioid Use Disorder
July 15, 2026
Semaglutide and tirzepatide were associated with lower risk of all-cause overdose compared to insulin and SGLT2i inhibitors, but not metformin, sulfonylureas, or DPP4 inhibitors.
Recent PCC Articles on Epilepsy
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Impact of VNS on Suicidal Ideation in Markedly Treatment-Resistant Major Depression: A RECOVER Study Report
July 8, 2026
Findings suggest that active VNS reduces suicidal ideation (SI) and potentially induces SI remission among participants with chronic TRD and baseline SI.
