The updated Lithium Therapy patient information booklet aims to promote and support safer lithium therapy. It encourages patients to engage with their healthcare professional to discuss all aspects of lithium therapy, monitoring, and side-effects.
What is Lithium?
Lithium is a mood stabiliser that is prescribed to treat mood disorders. It can:
- prevent mood swings caused by bipolar disorder
- treat mania
- help with severe depression
Appropriate information and monitoring is imperative to ensure best outcomes for patients on lithium therapy and reduce likelihood of harm.
Lithium therapy patient information booklet version 3, September 2025 (PDF, 622 KB, 22 Pages)
Hospitals, healthcare facilities, and healthcare professionals who support individuals on lithium therapy can order hard copies of the booklet.