Smart dosing and vigilant monitoring can turn the often-feared lithium into a safe, effective solution for older adults.

Mitochondria regulate the body’s energy stores, and they are thought to play a causal role in bipolar disorder. This analysis gathered at seven therapies that improve mitochondrial function and looked at how they work in bipolar disorder.

This study suggests that standard doses of lithium may delay or prevent dementia in patients with bipolar disorder.

With numerous treatment options available for bipolar depression and mania, clinicians often struggle to navigate between medication classes in balancing side effects, efficacy, and costs. Dr. Beyer shares his expertise in choosing first-, second-, third-, and fourth-line options based on their evidence in older adults.