Lithium Efficacy for Preventing Suicide

<p>Is lithium really effective in patients with a high risk of suicide? In this episode, Dr. Phelps discusses a randomized clinical trial that assessed the efficacy of adding lithium to an existing medication regimen for reducing the rate of suicide-related events in veterans with bipolar disorder and depression. </p> <p>Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D. <br /> Host: Jessica Diaz, M.D.</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/cme-program?section=pricing&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=[Libsyn]OPC171"> <strong>Learn more about our memberships here</strong></a></li> <li><a href= "https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/quick-take-vol-36-2635?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=[Libsyn]OPC171"> <strong>Earn 0.5 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 36</strong></a></li> <li><a href= "https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/section/lithium-treatment-in-the-prevention-of-repeat-suicide-related-outcomes-in-veterans-with-major-depression-or-bipolar-disorder-2635-5182?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=[Libsyn]OPC171"> <strong>Lithium Treatment in the Prevention of Repeat Suicide-Related Outcomes in Veterans With Major Depression or Bipolar Disorder</strong></a></li> </ul>