Self-Help Epilepsy Groups: An Evaluation of Effect on Depression and Schizophrenia |
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| Authors: | Maximo Becu Nora Becu Graciela Manzur Silvia Kochen |
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| Institution: | Epilepsy Center, Neurology Division, Ramos Mejia Hospital, Buenos Aires;Urology Service, Ricardo Gutierrez Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Abstract: | The general prevalence of depression and schizophrenia was determined in a random outpatient population (n = 67) of refractory epileptic patients by Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Of those patients 25% showed scores of moderate or severe depression. Self-help group intervention modifies significantly (p < 0.001) general mean depression rates, especially dystimia. Male and female differences emerged in our study for previous prevalence and pattern of recovery. |
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| Keywords: | Epilepsy Depression Schizophrenia Self help groups |
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