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

Institute of Mental Health

Judith M. Hammond, BA, MSc

Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Correspondence: Professor Allan H. Young, Institute of Mental Health, University of British Columbia, University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z3. 3. Email: allan.young{at}ubc.ca

Declaration of interest None.

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.

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