Lithium vs. Antipsychotics: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Lithium

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✨ UNLOCK YOUR BRAIN'S FULL POTENTIAL! My free 2-minute quiz reveals your unique "Brain Operating System" and gives you a personalized guide to master your focus, handle stress, and perform at your best. Take the Quiz → https://drmarks.co/BrainQuiz-yt Explore the journey of lithium, a game-changer in the late 1940s, as it transformed the treatment landscape for bipolar disorder. Join Dr. Tracey Marks, a dedicated psychiatrist, in this deep dive into the historical prominence of lithium, its subsequent decline in the wake of second-generation antipsychotics, and the compelling reasons why it might be time for a reevaluation. Delve into the intricacies of lithium's usage, including its narrow therapeutic window, monitoring requirements, and the benefits it offers at the cellular level. As we examine the potential side effects, organ impacts, and compare it with modern antipsychotics, we'll shed light on lithium's unparalleled advantages like its anti-suicidal properties, circadian rhythm stabilization, anti-aging effects, and more. Whether you're newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder or looking for a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, this video promises to be an enlightening exploration of a once-golden treatment. For additional insights into bipolar disorder classifications and medication effects, be sure to check out these two videos. Videos Classic vs Atypical bipolar https://youtu.be/UQSBVZoEFU8 Which Antipsychotics Cause The Most Weight Gain? https://youtu.be/5UuJApz5b5A REFERENCES: Post RM. The New News about Lithium: An Underutilized Treatment in the United States. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2018;43(5):1174-1179. doi:10.1038/npp.2017.238 Mertens, Jerome et al. “Differential responses to lithium in hyperexcitable neurons from patients with bipolar disorder.” Nature vol. 527,7576 (2015): 95-9. doi:10.1038/nature15526 Ratheesh, A et al. “A systematic review of interventions in the early course of bipolar disorder I or II: a report of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders Taskforce on early intervention.” International journal of bipolar disorders vol. 11,1 1. 3 Jan. 2023, doi:10.1186/s40345-022-00275-3 Balan, Estelle et al. “Physical Activity and Nutrition: Two Promising Strategies for Telomere Maintenance?.” Nutrients vol. 10,12 1942. 7 Dec. 2018, doi:10.3390/nu10121942 Joseph, Boney et al. “Long-Term Lithium Therapy and Thyroid Disorders in Bipolar Disorder: A Historical Cohort Study.” Brain sciences vol. 13,1 133. 12 Jan. 2023, doi:10.3390/brainsci13010133 Lundberg, Martin et al. “Lithium and the Interplay Between Telomeres and Mitochondria in Bipolar Disorder.” Frontiers in psychiatry vol. 11 586083. 29 Sep. 2020, doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2020.586083 Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these videos can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor.