Treating Depression: Is There a Placebo Effect?


 

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.

 

Using Botox to Treat Depression – Does it Work?

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According to one doctor, patients with tense frown muscles are more likely to be depressed and treating these muscles with Botox injections erases the tension and improves the mood. New studies are now underway to provide the evidence required to …
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Treat Depression to Boost Immunity

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"Depressed patients have diminished [shingles immunity] responses to zoster vaccine, and treatment with antidepressant medication is associated with normalization of these responses," the researchers wrote. "Untreated depression may increase the risk …
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