May 5, 2026 · The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science · DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2026.10655

Lithium: challenges of being king

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The authors explore the reasons behind the declining popularity of lithium, despite its unique efficacy as a mood stabilizer and its additional benefits, such as anti-suicidal and neuroprotective properties. They advocate for a renewed recognition of lithium's advantages and call for its broader clinical application in mental health treatment.

Gurubhaskar Shivakumar, Kinga Szymaniak, Erica Bell, Phillip Boyce, Richard Porter, Gin S Malhi

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