Mood stabilizers work by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. These medications can help reduce mood swings and prevent manic and depressive episodes.

Do mood stabilizers make you calm?

The Clinical Effects of Mood-Stabilizing Medications

The medications stabilize mood and reduce associated symptoms, such as agitation, sleep problems, hallucinations, and delusions.

What is the most effective mood stabilizer?

Lithium is the oldest and most well-known mood stabilizer and is highly effective for treating mania. Lithium can also help bipolar depression.