Genomic psychiatry is reshaping how we treat bipolar disorder—using genes to predict lithium response and personalize mental ...

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Mirko Manchia opens up about his ...

Like any good story about a scientific discovery, Walter A. Brown's account of the history of lithium features plenty of improvisation, conjecture and straight-up kismet. Unlike many such stories ...

Lithium isn’t your typical psychiatric drug. For one thing, it’s actually a salt, not a synthetic. For another, it’s been around a while. Centuries ago, lithium-filled spas and hot springs ...

Extreme heat can worsen the negative side effects of several psychiatric medications, experts told the NYT. Those who take lithium or antidepressants are particularly vulnerable to this summer's ...

One mental health condition can make it harder for your body to deal with high temperatures. A review published in the ...

According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), carbamazepine, lamotrigine, lithium, valproate, and most atypical antipsychotic medications are approved by the FDA for treating one (or ...

For decades, scientists have debated whether the lithia-water craze had any truth to it—if low doses of lithium might benefit ...

The book, released on October 24, 2023, shares shocking details about her father forcing her into a psychiatric treatment center where she was forced to take lithium.

It's important to note that some mental health problems may require long-term medication use, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or severe conditions. Medications are essential in these cases ...