Placebo Effect Linked To Improved Mental Health
The placebo effect is a phenomenon in which a person’s health improves after they are given an inactive substance or treatment. A recent study by researchers at Michigan State University found that non-deceptive placebos — those given with the participants’ full knowledge that they are placebos — may have positive effects on mental health. Participants who were experiencing stress from the COVID-19 pandemic were split into two groups: One received non-deceptive placebos, while the other received no treatment. Over two weeks, the placebo group showed significant reductions in stress, anxiety, and depression. The study highlights the potential of non-deceptive placebos in addressing mental health, say the researchers.
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