Author:
Ferrier I. Nicol,Ferrie Lindsey J.,Macritchie Karine A.
Abstract
New data have emerged over the past 10 years regarding the efficacy and mechanisms of action of lithium. This article briefly summarises the evidence for the use of lithium to treat affective disorders and psychosis, reviews its putative anti-suicidal effect, highlights new research on its mechanism of action and provides an update on some important side-effects and consequences of its use.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
13 articles.
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