Team Lithium
Team Lithium is a group of clinicians and scientists, striving to understand the nature of lithium in order to improve the treatment of common psychiatric illnesses. We are based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, at the Translational and Clinical Research Institute. Most of our research is conducted at the Newcastle Magnetic Resonance Centre, a newly built facility at Newcastle University. We also collaborate internationally.
What's new?
Recent news
Our paper 'Human brain 7Li-MRI following low-dose lithium dietary supplementation in healthy participants' was the most downloaded original research article in the Journal of Affective Disorders, 2024!
Recent funding
Team Lithium has been awarded funding by NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre for the Dementia, Mental Health & Neurodegeneration theme towards their PPI activities. At this pivotal point in determining our future research directions, we want to involve the public.
Recent funding
Dr Victoria Wing, Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) - Recipient of the Royal College of Psychiatrist Academic Trainees Small Grant Award 2024 to fund Supplementary Lithium: Imaging, Peripheral Inflammation and Mitochondrial Function (SLIPI-M).
USEFUL RESOURCES
The following organizations offer lots of information and offer support for those with mental illnesses. Access their resources below.
