Prevalence of interictal epileptiform discharges in routine EEG and severity from PHQ-9 screening for major depressive disorders in people with epilepsy

Key Points

• Findings show that interictal epileptiform discharges correlate with increased depression severity.
• A significant outcome highlighted is the association with a PHQ-9 score that indicates major depressive disorder.
• Analysis of routine EEG data from individuals with epilepsy reveals patterns of electrical activity indicating severity.
• This connection suggests that monitoring EEG patterns could improve management strategies for patients with epilepsy.