Treating Depression: Is there a placebo effect?

Click Here to View:  Treating Depression: Is there a placebo effect? A Harvard scientist says the drugs used to treat depression are effective, but for many, it’s not the active ingredient that’s making people feel better. It’s the placebo effect.  onthe 60 Minutes website on February 19, 2012.

Irving Kirsch, MD

Click Here to Read: “60 Minutes” Segment on Antidepressants “Irresponsible and Dangerous” News Release from the American Psychiatric Association.

Click Here to Read: Letter from John Oldham, President of the American Psychiatric Association, to Richard Bonin, CBS News.