Abstract
The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry (SLJP) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published bi annually by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists.The Journal publishes original papers, brief reports including case reports and commentaries relevant to psychiatry and allied sciences. The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry is committed to maintaining and conforming to the editorial and ethical standards recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.Cover“Perseverance”. These tenacious fishermen in Mannar continue their livelihood despite numerous difficulties. L. N. P. Samarasinghe, Acting Consultant Psychiatrist, Base Hospital Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka.
Highlights
The efficacy of lithium for treating the acute symptoms of mania, as well its use as a mood stabiliser is well established
Lithium is a wonder drug that has revolutionised the treatment of bipolar disorder, a major psychiatric disorder afflicting nearly one percent of the adult population
Lithium was used as far back as the 19th century in psychiatry, but the Australian psychiatrist John Cade is credited with discovering the use of lithium for mania
Summary
The efficacy of lithium for treating the acute symptoms of mania, as well its use as a mood stabiliser is well established. Lithium is a wonder drug that has revolutionised the treatment of bipolar disorder, a major psychiatric disorder afflicting nearly one percent of the adult population. Lithium was used as far back as the 19th century in psychiatry, but the Australian psychiatrist John Cade is credited with discovering the use of lithium for mania. He thought the urine of manic patients was the most toxic.
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