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Placebo, Antidepressant May Lift Depression Via Common Mechanism

May 1, 2002 • Press Release
Whether it’s a widely prescribed medication or a placebo, a successful treatment for depression must trigger a common pattern of brain activity changes, suggests a team of researchers funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.

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