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Lithium: 12 Updates from 2023

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

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Effectiveness of Lithium in Treating Bipolar Disorder and Unipolar Depression

This chapter discusses various research studies on the effectiveness of lithium in treating bipolar disorder and unipolar depression, including its impact on suicide rates, hospitalizations, and psychosocial functioning. It also explores the use of lithium in the three phases of bipolar disorder and its role in augmenting antidepressants.

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