Is psychedelic integration another wellness industry scam?
Medium US,
min read The industries of talk-based therapy and anti-depressants have consistently failed to demonstrate significant benefits…
关于安慰剂，我们已知的一切
Guokr.com,
（妲拉/译）双盲安慰剂对照试验是测试药物有效性的黄金法则，但过去几年来，医生们注意到了一种奇怪的 趋势 ：能够顺利通过这种测试的止痛新药正变得越来越少。 在双盲试验中，医患双方都不知道哪些病人使用的是真正有效的药物，哪些病人用的是无效的安慰剂。最后，研究者会…
科学人观点 关于安慰剂，我们已知的一切 安慰剂效应位于生物学和心理学的交界处，这种神奇的效应确实存在，但我们对它的理解还远远不够。 Brian Resnick
Guokr.com,
（妲拉/译）双盲安慰剂对照试验是测试药物有效性的黄金法则，但过去几年来，医生们注意到了一种奇怪的 趋势 ：能够顺利通过这种测试的止痛新药正变得越来越少。 在双盲试验中，医患双方都不知道哪些病人使用的是真正有效的药物，哪些病人用的是无效的安慰剂。最后，研究者会…
Doctors grapple with how to treat depression
Gulfnews.com,
Patients rely on medical professionals to help guide them, but they are often not sure which is the best approach — pills or…
From pills to psychotherapy, treating depression often lies in a gray zone
Washington Post,
Depression afflicts an estimated 16 million Americans every year, many of whom go to their doctors in despair, embarking on an…
Can a pill prevent depression?
Stuff.co.nz,
123RF Researchers are looking at ways to prevent depression before it happens. If you were at risk for developing depression…
Should people without depression take medication to prevent it?
Washington Post,
(iStock) By Nathaniel Morris September 17 at 9:00 AM If you were at risk for developing depression, would you take a pill to…
Should people without depression take medication to prevent it?
Washington Post,
(iStock) By Nathaniel Morris September 17 at 9:00 AM If you were at risk for developing depression, would you take a pill to…
The wonderful placebo effect
Salon,
“The line between treatment and placebo is blurrier than ever.” —Neurologist M.
The weird power of the placebo effect, explained
Vox.com,
Over the last several years, doctors noticed a mystifying trend: Fewer and fewer new pain drugs were getting through double-blind…
The Unconditional Love of Chonda Pierce
Psychology Today,
Comedian Chonda Pierce has lived a life of paradox. Source: Chonda Pierce On the one hand, Pierce, the “ Queen of Clean,” makes…
Combining Treatments for Depression
Everyday Health,
Antidepressant medications play a major role in treating depression, but they aren’t the only weapon in your depression-fighting…
Why Big Pharma is not addressing the failure of antidepressants
MedicalXpress,
Around a quarter of people experience depression at some point in their lives, two-thirds of whom are women. Each year more…
Why Big Pharma Is Not Addressing the Failure of Antidepressants
The Epoch Times,
Around a quarter of people experience depression at some point in their lives, two-thirds of whom are women. Each year more…
Why Big Pharma is not addressing the failure of antidepressants
The Conversation,
Changing views on depression Shutterstock Around a quarter of people experience depression at some point in their lives, two-thir…
Talk Therapy Helps People At High Risk For Suicide
Forbes,
Just a handful of talk therapy sessions after a suicide attempt can reduce the risk of a future attempt by over 25%.