Mood stabilizers are medicines used to treat mood disorders by helping to balance extreme mood swings, particularly in conditions like bipolar disorder. They work to prevent or reduce episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression, assisting individuals to maintain a more stable emotional state over time. Common mood stabilizers include lithium, carbamazepine, divalproex and lamotrigine.
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- Mood Stabilizing Medication (CAMH)