Updated On: 26 August, 2024 12:50 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Remotely administered non-deceptive placebos have the potential to help individuals struggling with mental health concerns who otherwise would not have access to traditional mental health services, the researchers noted

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A team of scientists has found that even placebos can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression in people remotely.
The study, published in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, found that the non-deceptive group showed a significant decrease in stress, anxiety and depression in just two weeks compared to the no-treatment control group.