Yes, my theory why lithium is so effective is the body can use it to replace the magnesium we are all deficient in.
I would also recommend taking Zinc with it. I was taking Magnesium at one point by itself and developed a muscle twitch which was fixed by adding Zinc.
Historically, I have a couple of basic assault charges, an assault with sexual intent charge, I was charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled drug (later dropped).
Shortly after I commenced taking six capsules a day I started feeling a lot less psychotic.