# Psychiatric News Special Report: Lithium Clinics and High-Risk Populations With Bipolar Disorder

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Podcast: [The Medical Mind](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-medical-mind-7071801)
Published: 2026-07-21T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://medicalmind.libsyn.com/psychiatric-news-special-report-lithium-clinics-and-high-risk-populations-with-bipolar-disorder
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## Resource

In this episode of Psychiatric News Special Report , Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza speaks with Dr. Sarah El Halabi and Dr. Stephen J. Ferrando about why lithium remains underused despite its established role in treating bipolar disorder. They explore how specialized lithium clinics and standardized monitoring can support safer prescribing for pregnant and postpartum patients, older adults, and people with renal disease. The conversation also addresses misconceptions about lithium toxicity, the challenges of managing complex medications, and the importance of coordinated, team-based care. PsychNews Special Report is a production of Psychiatric News, a media platform dedicated to serving as the primary and most trusted source of information for APA members, other psychiatrists and physicians, health professionals, and the public about developments in the field of psychiatry and mental health that impact clinical care and professional practice. Learn more at psychiatryonline.org/journal/pn

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