In a recent Editorial, Malhi et al.¹ stress how underutilized lithium is and the importance of rectifying this deficiency. Across published treatment guidelines for bipolar disorder, lithium is universally considered the gold standard and the recommended first line treatment for prophylaxis. So, why is it then prescribed less and less? In addition to the crucial points raised by Malhi et al.¹, we offer an explanation from decades of clinical and neuroscience research involving bipolar patients and their family members.

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锂的稳定和误解：了解锂为何未得到充分利用的原因

在最近的社论中，Malhi等人。¹强调了锂的利用不足以及纠正这种不足的重要性。在已发布的双相情感障碍治疗指南中，锂被普遍认为是金标准和推荐的预防性一线治疗方法。那么，为什么规定越来越少呢？除了Malhi等人提出的关键点。¹，我们提供了有关双相情感障碍患者及其家人的数十年临床和神经科学研究的解释。