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TIMING: When Lithium Comes First

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

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Lithium's Role in Bipolar Disorder Management

This chapter explores the latest guidelines from the International Society for Bipolar Disorders that advocate for lithium as the preferred long-term treatment for bipolar disorder. It compares lithium's effectiveness with antipsychotics for younger patients and highlights its advantages in enhancing overall functioning and reducing hospitalizations and suicide attempts.

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