The Mind’s Maze: Epilepsy’s Path to Psychosis
Abstract
Aisha Yousaf and Ashley Baldwin
The nature of relationship between psychosis and epilepsy is an intricate and multifaceted subject matter that has intrigued researchers and clinicians for centuries. While not all individuals with epilepsy experience psychosis, there is a recognized correlation among the two conditions, particularly in cases of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). In this article, we will delve into various aspects of the relationship between psychosis and epilepsy, including associated stigma, clinical features, and timely treatment implications. Additionally, we will explore the risks and dangerousness associated with peri-ictal phase of epilepsy and would look into the associated risks to self and others including changes in mental state in patients suffering from epileptic attack, and subsequent consequences. We also conducted a qualitative survey in the region of Mersey Care National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust in UK on “Epilepsy and Psychosis”, which could well reflect a wider public opinion.