An ethical conundrum

Newsweek article argues that antidepressants don't work any better than placebos. But they do work--they have a significant effect apparently because people believe they'll work.

Do you tell them this?

(In my opinion, yes. Honesty is usually the best policy. And in this case, also cheaper.)

Comments

[kyle8]

You know what I have always found to be the best antidepressant? A big juicy steak. I am not kidding, if you are feeling real down, depressed, just can't take it. You go to your favorite chop house and dig into a big prime rib.

Suddenly all your problems seem not to be so acute.