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Placebo Effect: Video Analysis

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1. Even though this video was brief, I thought that the video was informative on explaining whether or not there is such thing as a Placebo effect and how it works. This video talks briefly on the studies that were conducted and the opinions regarding the placebo effect. Overall, I really enjoyed this video and my personal opinion would be that I think that there might be such thing as a placebo effect and how it may or may not work depending on the individual taking this placebo and also how serious their case is. Also, more information needs to come into play on whether or not this placebo effect will work or not. I must say, I did watch this video more than once to make sure that I didn’t miss any important video. It was an interesting video …show more content…

According to Psychologist Irving Kirsch, Kirsch strongly believes on his opinions and also his studies conducted on the Placebo effect. Kirsch believes that Placebo effects do work. Within this video, Psychologist Irving Kirsch talks about how this placebo pill can work for individuals who suffers from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, individuals who suffers from knee pain or even individuals who suffers from mild depression. Kirsch listed many cases that the Placebo effect will work and talks about his studies regarding it (Irving Kirsch, Video).

Last but not least, Kirsch believes that the placebo pill is just as effective when compared to Anti-depressants. Kirsch stated in the video that Anti-depressants do work, however; Kirsch states that it is not the chemical in the drug that works it is because of the placebo effect and how this placebo effect has a way of healing and patients believe that this placebo pill works, therefor the patient gets better. (Irving Kirsch, …show more content…

In regards to the Placebo Effect, It can have many opinions. In the video, it is clear that Doctor Walter Brown and also Irving Kirsch both believe that the placebo effect is effective. However; The FDA, the drug companies, and even Doctor Michael believes that the placebo effect is not effective. Within this video, Doctor Walter Brown talks about how Anti-depressants work best for the individuals that suffers from severe depression. Whereas; anti-depressants work the least in those who have mild depression. And how, Doctor Walter Brown believes in the studies conducted by Irving Kirsch. Last but not least, In the Video, it states that in the UK, they have talk therapists and also physical exercises in order to treat mild depression and how they have seen great results within these programs and how only those who suffer from severe depression will receive anti-depressants.

4. In regards to the FDA, they have their own opinions on whether the placebo effect works and how they believe that anti-depressants works better. They believe that the placebo effect doesn’t work nor is it effective. Only drugs such as; Anti-Depressants are effective. This video talks about how the drug have to be proven to work better than the placebo pill of at least 2 clinical trials, even if the drug failed many other clinical trials.

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