This chapter discusses the link between lithium treatment, naturally occurring lithium in drinking water, and lower rates of suicide. It features interviews with individuals who have experienced lithium treatment and a researcher discussing the findings of studies on lithium in drinking water.
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.