Explore the historical use of lithium in products like 7-Up and its impact on mood. Learn about the discovery of lithium's mood moderating effects and its application in treating mental illness, as well as the contributions of Australian doctor John Cade to psychiatry.
It’s the lightest metal on the periodic table. Its origins lie in the very beginnings of our universe. And it's taken, in the form of a pill, by thousands of Australians every day.
Join us as we dive deep into the story of this wonder element lithium — the magic ion, as it's sometimes called — and its remarkable impact on mood.
This episode was first broadcast on 28 March 2021.