One Controversial Meta-Analysis Found That Anti-Depressant Medication Was

question 39

Multiple Choice

One controversial meta-analysis found that anti-depressant medication was

• A) only effective for about 20% of persons with mild to moderate depression.
• B) not effective for severe depression.
• C) no more effective than placebo for mild to moderate depression.
• D) only effective for about 40% of persons with severe depression.
• E) only effective for about 40% of persons with mild to moderate depression.

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