Lithium's Therapeutic Effects in Bipolar Disorder

Clinical Implications

• The American Academy of Neurology and Psychiatry suggests that lithium reduces aggression and impulsivity while regulating stress response, which contributes to anxiety symptom improvement 1
• Lithium possesses unique anti-suicidal properties that are independent of its mood-stabilizing effects, setting it apart from other agents, according to the National Institute of Mental Health 1