Perhaps 10 percent of patients who are prescribed antidepressants are really benefiting from the drugs' active ingredients. Irving Kirsch activeantidepressantbenefit Change image and share on social
To someone who is not currently on anti-depressants, I would suggest trying other treatments first - for example, psychotherapy. Irving Kirsch antidepressantpsychotherapy Change image and share on social
The big bulk of the response to antidepressants is the placebo response. Irving Kirsch antidepressantbigbulk 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
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
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
Antidepressants can have troubling side effects and are addictive for some people. Irving Kirsch addictiveantidepressanteffect Change image and share on social
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
Psychotherapy works, and some types of therapy have been shown to be much more effective than antidepressants over the long run. Irving Kirsch antidepressanteffectivelong Change image and share on social
I do a lot of research on the placebo effect, not just in depression but in irritable bowel syndrome, pain, arthritis of the knee, migraine, asthma. Irving Kirsch arthritisasthmabowel Change image and share on social
