title: Lithium for the control of aggressive and self-mutilating behaviour.
abstract: Lithium has been used for many years in the treatment and prophylaxis of affective disorders. Since 1969, evidence has been accumulating in relation to its effectiveness in the control of aggressive behaviour. This review summarizes the published evidence.
authors.affiliation: Delandale Laboratories Ltd., Canterbury, Kent, U.K.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Wickham
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Reed
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression / Q000187:drug effects*; D002648:Child; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D008094:Lithium