If doctors just spent more time with their patients so they felt more reassured, that might help. Irving Kirsch doctorfeltpatient Change image and share on social
Antidepressants can have troubling side effects and are addictive for some people. Irving Kirsch addictiveantidepressanteffect Change image and share on social
There seems little reason to prescribe anti-depressant medication to any but the most severely depressed patients. Irving Kirsch antidepressdepressant Change image and share on social
Nocebos often cause a physical effect, but it's not a physically produced effect. What's the cause? In many cases, it's an unanswered question. Irving Kirsch caseeffectnocebos Change image and share on social
There seem to be many causes of depression. One cause is profound loss, grief. Economic hardship we know is linked to depression. We don't have a full picture. Irving Kirsch depressioneconomicfull Change image and share on social
There are a variety of techniques to help people change the kind of thinking that leads them to become depressed. These techniques are called cognitive behavioral therapy. Irving Kirsch behavioralcallchange Change image and share on social
The doctor-patient relationship is critical to the placebo effect. Irving Kirsch criticaldoctoreffect Change image and share on social
Depression comes back over time in about 90 percent of people on antidepressants. Studies show that relapses are far less common when people are treated with psychotherapy. Irving Kirsch antidepressantbackcommon Change image and share on social
If you're taking an antidepressant, it's working, and you're not experiencing side effects, go on taking it. But if it's not working, or not working well enough, or if you have side effects you don't like, talk to your doctor about an alternative approach. Irving Kirsch alternativeantidepressantapproach share on social
