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Lithium in mood disorders: increasing evidence base, declining use?

Year: 2007

Type: review

Abstract: Use of lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder may be declining even as knowledge of the efficacy and side-effects of lithium has increased. Recent meta-analyses confirm the benefits of maintenance lithium treatment and show that it reduces suicide and suicidality. Psychiatrists should continue to utilise this efficacious treatment for bipolar disorder.

Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.107.043133

Authors: Allan H. Young, Judith M Hammond

Institution: University of British Columbia

Language: English

Topic: Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2016429796