In this episode of our special pediatric psychopharmacology series, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn and Dr. Adelaide Robb explore the nuanced use of lithium in treating bipolar disorder among children and adolescents. Their discussion delves into critical aspects of lithium treatment, including carefully calibrated dosing regimens, comprehensive side effect management, and the essential role of parental involvement in treatment decisions. 

Jeffrey R. Strawn, MD is a Professor and Associate Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine, the Assistant Director of Clinical and Translational Research in the Center for Clinical & Translational Science and Training at UC, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UC and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. 

Adelaide S. Robb, MD is a psychopharmacologist who specializes in mood disorders, anxiety, and attention deficit disorder. She is Chief of the Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. 

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