Rates of DSM-IV mood, anxiety disorders, and suicidality in Australian adult epilepsy outpatients: A comparison of well-controlled versus refractory epilepsy

► Compared rates of psychiatric disorders in refractory versus well-controlled epilepsy ► Equal rates of mood/anxiety/suicidality in refractory and well-controlled epilepsy ► Refutes assumption that psychopathology is higher in refractory epilepsy. ► Mood and anxiety disorders significantly increased the risk of suicidality.