Analysing lithium, quetiapine and valproic acid on social media: an infodemiology study
Despite lithium being the least mentioned drug, it generated the highest level of engagement, particularly among healthcare professionals. In contrast, quetiapine was widely mentioned by patients, which reflects a more socially widespread and, at times, problematic use. These findings highlight the value of listening to conversations on social media to better understand perceptions, concerns, and attitudes that may influence adherence and prescribing trends in mental health.
Authors
- Roberto Rodríguez–Jiménez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2251-7249)
- César I. Fernández-Lázaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2366-2528)
- Ana González‐Pinto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2568-5179)
- Íñigo Alberdi‐Páramo
- Juan Pablo Chart‐Pascual (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5820-0484)
- Raquel Martínez-Velasco
- María Montero-Torres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1882-2988)
- Francisco J. Lara-Abelenda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5565-8203)
- Miguel Ángel Alvarez‐Mon
- Julen Marin-Napal
Institutions
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid (ES)
- University of the Basque Country (ES)
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (ES)
- King's College London (GB)
- Universidad de Alcalá (ES)
- Instituto Cajal (ES)
- Hospital Clínico San Carlos (ES)
- Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (ES)
- BioCruces Health research Institute (ES)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (ES)
- Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda (ES)
- Hospital Universitario Araba (ES)
- Navarre Institute of Health Research (ES)
- Osakidetza (ES)
- Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (ES)
- Centro de Tecnologías Aeronauticas (Spain) (ES)
- Universidad de Navarra (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Bipolar Disorders
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40345-025-00395-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- Fundación Alicia Koplowitz
- Comunidad de Madrid
- Eusko Jaurlaritza
- Instituto de Salud Carlos III