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Psychological challenges of patients with epilepsy

Lucia Pavić orcid.org/0009-0007-8048-7830 ; Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska *

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

Epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, clearly impacts physical health but also the psychological and social well-being of individuals. The focus of clinical management has traditionally been on seizure control which, if effective, improves quality of life. But due to a largely unknown etiology of epilepsy, it is important to focus on what can be improved in the patient’s life, such as their psychological challenges. Thankfully, there is a growing recognition of the psychological challenges faced by patients. These challenges range from daily emotional distress and stigma to broader impacts on social interactions and family dynamics. This paper explores the psychological effects of epilepsy on patients, focusing on emotional distress, stigma, social isolation, and its profound influence on quality of life, supported by a range of recent studies.

Ključne riječi

distress; epilepsy; mental health; quality of life; social isolation; social stigma

Hrčak ID:

343402

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/343402

Datum izdavanja:

28.12.2025.

Posjeta: 401 *