MEMORY, ANGER, ANXIETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH TEMPORAL LOBE EPILEPSY

Neurological diseases in India contribute to the huge morbidity rate and prevalence of epilepsy among adults from 1.2 to 11.9 per 1000 population and the reported incidence of epilepsy in India vary from 0.2 to 0.6per population. Epilepsy is one among the disorders which is significantly associated to have psychological and social consequences for everyday living. Hence there is a huge need for research in exploring mental health management strategies. Epilepsy affects biological, psychological and cognitive features and influences the

quality of life. Epilepsy is a syndrome with complex and multiple components involved. People with any age can be affected with epilepsy. There is also genetic component involved. People with history of childhood seizures are under higher risk of developing seizure during adulthood.