El rol del placebo frente a los antidepresivos y aportes a la relación médico-paciente

Abstract

Current literature offers the possibility to contribute to the discussion about the effectiveness of antidepressants, with arguments both in favor and opposing it. Methodology, study models, and tools used to compare drug effectiveness, all raise controversy. This debate is intensified when involving the existence of placebo effect in results either promoting or questioning the use of these drugs. Understanding the mechanism of action of placebo not only allows for a better grasp of study results around antidepressant use but could also contribute to the effectiveness of distinct treatments used nowadays in mental health.