The Placebo Lie: How Antidepressant Trials Are Rigged—and Why It Matters More Than You Think

The Placebo Lie: How Antidepressant Trials Are Rigged—and Why It Matters More Than You Think

by | Jun 2, 2025 | BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, Mental Health & Anxiety

We’ve all heard it: “Antidepressants are scientifically proven to be more effective than placebo.”It’s a reassuring phrase. It evokes images of rigorous lab coats, impartial researchers, and controlled conditions where science triumphs over guesswork. But what if that...