Epilepsy and art: Windows into complexity and comorbidities

Abstract The views of artists with epilepsy as expressed through their art provide unique opportunities to gain understanding of the experiences of living with epilepsy and related comorbidities. This paper provides a glimpse into art collected from an international group of artists with epilepsy, f...

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Published in:Epilepsy & behavior 2016-04, Vol.57 (Pt B), p.265-269
Main Author: Schachter, Steven C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Anxiety - epidemiology
Comorbidity
Creativity
Depression
Depression - epidemiology
Epilepsy
Epilepsy - epidemiology
Epilepsy - psychology
Humans
Neurology
Psychotic Disorders - epidemiology
Psychotic Disorders - psychology
Quality of Life
Seizure
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Summary:Abstract The views of artists with epilepsy as expressed through their art provide unique opportunities to gain understanding of the experiences of living with epilepsy and related comorbidities. This paper provides a glimpse into art collected from an international group of artists with epilepsy, focusing on ictal and postictal experiences, psychiatric comorbidities, and social aspects of epilepsy. The art serves to enhance understanding among clinicians and neuroscientists of what it means to have epilepsy as well as to reduce misunderstanding and stigma among the public. It may also inspire neuroscientists to further explore the underlying neurological basis to the rich tapestries of ictal, postictal, and interictal experiences of persons with epilepsy. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled “Epilepsy, Art, and Creativity”.
ISSN:1525-5050
1525-5069
DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2015.12.024