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.
Epilepsy
Recently published articles about Epilepsy
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
Rounds in the General Hospital
Strategies for Documenting the Medical Record
May 7, 2026
Documentation should be objective and relevant, especially in psychosocially complex cases—too much information can interfere with establishing the correct diagnosis and treatment plan, while too little increases risk of...
Recent PCC Articles on Epilepsy
Original Research
CBT following Esketamine for Major Depression and Suicidal Ideation for Relapse Prevention: The CBT-ENDURE Randomized Trial
May 4, 2026
In patients with major depression and suicidal ideation, adding a 16-week CBT course to esketamine led to greater improvements in suicidal ideation and depression severity than esketamine alone.
Featured Epilepsy Research
Narrative Review
Validation for the Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale, a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure in Valbenazine Clinical Trials
April 29, 2026
The TDIS followed a similar trajectory to other clinician- and patient-reported outcomes measured in tardive dyskinesia clinical trials, and a change of 4 points in total score is considered...
