The antidepressant medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it
A. increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
B. is less toxic than the SSRI medications.
C. helps to prevent manic episodes.
D. increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization.
Answer: C
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