Science News: Antidepressant Research - Placebos and Withdrawal

This week, Peter Simons covers a study about the controversial practice of placebo run-in periods in antidepressant studies, a study about withdrawal symptoms being mistaken for relapse, and a book chapter that addresses stigma and discrimination.

• Researchers Push to End Placebo Run-in Periods in Antidepressant Studies
• Withdrawal Symptoms Cloud Findings of Antidepressant “Relapse” Trial
• Experiences of Prejudice and Discrimination in Mental Healthcare