The Nuance

Are Antidepressants Really Better Than Placebos?

It’s a question that has fueled an ongoing debate among researchers, doctors, and patients

Markham Heid
Elemental
Published in
7 min readSep 6, 2018

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Every week, the Nuance will go beyond the basics, offering a deep and researched look at the latest science and expert insights on a buzzed-about health topic.

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Markham Heid
Elemental

I’m a frequent contributor at TIME, the New York Times, and other media orgs. I write mostly about health and science. I like long walks and the Grateful Dead.