BookMichael Bauer, Michael Gitlin.
Contents:
Diagnosis and classification of mood disorders
Natural course of mood disorders and its treatment
History of lithium treatment
Pharmacology and mechanisms of action
Maintenance treatment with lithium
Treatment of mania with lithium
Treatment of depression with lithium
Suicide prevention with lithium
Other clinical indications of lithium including neuroprotective effects and its potential indications
Lithium in pregnancy and postpartum period
Practical management of lithium
Adverse effects and its management
Other treatments for bipolar disorder and major depression.