Here we focus on the safe administration of lithium, discussing how to manage both common and lesser- known side effects so that you can ensure a comprehensive approach to your patients’ care.

Vortioxetine has to be reasonably tolerated in children and teens, with manageable side effects, to have any chance of inclusion into treatment for anxiety or depression. This research update gives you the latest on whether vortioxetine might be a viable approach even before we have good efficacy studies. 

Learn about common medications for OCD, including SSRIs and clomipramine, along with their side effects, as well as the role of CBT and augmentation strategies in treatment.

This anticonvulsant makes its randomized-controlled debut in bipolar mania.

Side effects are burdensome to patients, but do they also get in the way of recovery? This study sought to clarify how side effects change over time and whether they impede recovery in major depressive disorder.

This study won’t tell us if “sluggish cognitive tempo” is a valid disorder, but it does show how Vyvanse works in this controversial subtype of ADHD.
Research Update

New answers to age-old questions, such as adjusting the dose to account for drug interactions, reducing side effects, maintaining weight, and protecting that finicky organ—the kidneys.