A Meta-Analysis of Studies Addressing the Effectiveness of Antidepressants in the Treatment

question 114

Multiple Choice

A meta-analysis of studies addressing the effectiveness of antidepressants in the treatment of depression revealed that:

• A) patients and clinicians agreed that a modest improvement had occurred.
• B) clinicians found the drugs helpful but patient ratings showed no advantages over placebos.
• C) patients felt considerable improvement and often discontinued psychotherapy.
• D) patients and clinicians found that the drugs were not helpful in relieving symptoms.

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