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Treating Depression: Is there a placebo effect?

Name: Treating Depression: Is there a placebo effect?
Uploaded: 2012-02-19T11:22:38-0500
Duration: 13 min 44 s
Description: 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.

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.