Danny Smith on investigating the role of light, circadian rhythms and sleep in bipolar disorder

Professor Daniel Smith from Edinburgh University gives a short overview of bipolar disorder, and introduces two studies he is working on to investigate the role of light, circadian rhythms and sleep in bipolar disorder, and their effect on the action of lithium as a treatment.


This podcast is part of the Annual Scientific Meeting of NHS Research Scotland's Mental Health Network, which takes place on 30th October in Glasgow.


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