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Category Archive: Irving Kirsch

Irving Kirsch Quote: “Perhaps 10 percent of patients who…”

Perhaps 10 percent of patients who are prescribed antidepressants are really benefiting from the drugs’ active ingredients.

October 25, 2021 1943, American, Irving Kirsch, March 7, Quotes by Educators

Irving Kirsch Quote: “Anything that instills a sense of…”

Anything that instills a sense of hope will at least temporarily help treat depression.

August 12, 2021 1943, American, Irving Kirsch, March 7, Quotes by Educators

Irving Kirsch Quote: “Depression comes back over time in…”

Depression comes back over time in about 90 percent of people on antidepressants. Studies show that relapses are far less common when people are treated with psychotherapy.

July 27, 2021 1943, American, Irving Kirsch, March 7, Quotes by Educators

Irving Kirsch Quote: “The big bulk of the response…”

The big bulk of the response to antidepressants is the placebo response.

January 14, 2021 1943, American, Irving Kirsch, March 7, Quotes by Educators

Irving Kirsch Quote: “There are a variety of techniques…”

There are a variety of techniques to help people change the kind of thinking that leads them to become depressed. These techniques are called cognitive behavioral therapy.

December 17, 2020 1943, American, Irving Kirsch, March 7, Quotes by Educators

Irving Kirsch Quote: “Nocebos often cause a physical effect…”

Nocebos often cause a physical effect, but it’s not a physically produced effect. What’s the cause? In many cases, it’s an unanswered question.

May 3, 2020 1943, American, Irving Kirsch, March 7, Quotes by Educators

Irving Kirsch Quote: “There seems little reason to prescribe…”

There seems little reason to prescribe anti-depressant medication to any but the most severely depressed patients.

April 22, 2020 1943, American, Irving Kirsch, March 7, Quotes by Educators

Irving Kirsch Quote: “The doctor-patient relationship is critical to…”

The doctor-patient relationship is critical to the placebo effect.

April 3, 2020 1943, American, Irving Kirsch, March 7, Quotes by Educators

Irving Kirsch Quote: “Antidepressants can have troubling side effects…”

Antidepressants can have troubling side effects and are addictive for some people.

March 13, 2020 1943, American, Irving Kirsch, March 7, Quotes by Educators

Irving Kirsch Quote: “There seem to be many causes…”

There seem to be many causes of depression. One cause is profound loss, grief. Economic hardship we know is linked to depression. We don’t have a full picture.

March 1, 2020 1943, American, Irving Kirsch, March 7, Quotes by Educators

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