A multicenter study of young patients with bipolar disorder provides what may be the most scientifically rigorous demonstration to date that lithium — a d …
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Bipolar Disorder In Children: Lithium Proven Safe, Effective For …
Using lithium to treat children with bipolar disorder is safe and effective in the short term.
Adult Bipolar Disorder Drug May be Safe for Kids – WebMD
As the researchers explained, lithium has long been the drug of choice for treating adults with bipolar disorder, which is characterized by extreme mood swings. The condition affects about 1 percent of teens and is a leading …
Study Finds Lithium Safe For Children With Bipolar Disorder « CBS …
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A new study finds that Lithium is safe and effective for treating children with bipolar disorder. The medication is commonly prescribed for adults to control mood swings. Research in the journal …
Kids With Mental Ills Often Treated Solely by Primary Care Doctors …
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Family doctors and pediatricians are often the sole source of a child's mental health care, particularly for kids suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).