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Illustration of a man holding a large placebo pill, with a glowing brain above him—symbolizing the cognitive and emotional power of belief in healing. Neuroscience, Mind-Body, Psychiatry, Ethics, Philosophy of Medicine, Healing, Placebo Studies

The Illusion of Control: Can Placebo Effect Heal Us Better Than Pills?

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Introduction Imagine this: you take a pill, feel better—and later find out it was just sugar. No active chemicals, no pharmacological effect, just your belief. Yet, somehow, it worked. Welcome to the paradoxical world of the placebo effect, where the mind becomes medicine. For decades, researchers have puzzled over how inert substances can produce real healing effects in…

"A depressed man sitting on his bed at night, surrounded by social media notifications, pills, and a glowing clock — symbolizing the emotional toll of modern life.- major depressive disorder-"

Is Modern Life Making Us Depressed? Understanding the Rise of Major Depressive Disorder

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Introduction In an age of instant communication, endless entertainment, and increasing prosperity, one might expect people to be happier than ever. Yet, major depressive disorder (MDD) — often simply called “depression” — has become one of the most common and disabling mental health conditions in the world. So what’s going on? Is modern life actually making us…