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. 

Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D.  Host: Jessica Diaz, M.D.

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