Managing depression and anxiety in patients with epilepsy in eastern China: A survey of epilepsy health professionals in Zhejiang Province

•The screening for psychiatric comorbidities in PWEs of eastern China was insufficient.•The main barrier to screening was the lack of time during clinic visits.•No standardized procedure for referral was one of main barriers to follow-up.•Lack of mental health specialists was the main barrier to psychological treatment.•Implementation of screening tools, standardized procedures, and training were recommended.