7 Ways to Improve Lithium’s Tolerability

More than 50 years after its release, lithium remains the top-ranked treatment for bipolar disorder, both in patient surveys and in the research. It also treats non-bipolar depression, and is the only mediation that substantially reduces suicidality in mood disorders. Lithium has a reputation for side effects, but on average it is better tolerated than most mood stabilizers, and nearly all its side effects are manageable.

Read more about how to improve lithium’s tolerability in Dr. Aiken’s Psychiatric Times article (it may require a login, which is free). View our slide show for a brief introduction to this remarkable mineral.