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Unit 8 – Clinical Psychology
Topic 8.9
How does lithium treat Bipolar Disorder according to biological theories?
Lithium increases serotonin release enhancing mood stability.
Lithium decreases stress hormones helping manage manic episodes better.
Lithium reduces the size of the amygdala controlling emotional extremes.
Lithium stabilizes mood by influencing chemical balances in the neurotransmitter system.
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AP Psychology - 8.9 Treatment of Disorders from the Biological Perspective
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