Front Psychiatry June 2019 PMID 31293462

Placebo Effects in Psychotherapy: A Framework.

Paul Enck, Stephan Zipfel

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Peak: 2 in Oct 2023
across 4 sources since Oct 2019

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What people are saying

These discussions exhibit a blend of superficial comments, like dismissing old studies, and curiosity about the concept, evident in posts questioning if placebo effects truly exist in psychotherapy. The tone varies from skeptical to contemplative, reflecting a moderate interest but limited deep engagement or perceived impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed reactions; some acknowledge the complexity of placebo effects, while others dismiss repetitive or older studies without clear consensus.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate moderate interest, as some reflect on the conceptual aspects and implications, but others display casual or dismissive attitudes.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Overall, there's minimal deep engagement—most posts are brief comments or reflections rather than detailed analyses.

ImpactNeutral impact

The collective influence of these comments appears limited, as they do not seem to provoke significant debate or new insights.

Abstract in brief

  • The placebo effect in psychotherapy is complex because traditional drug trial methods, like double-blinding, don't work well, and some non-specific factors such as the frequency and intensity of interactions between patient and therapist play a significant role.
  • Different psychotherapy types share many common factors that influence outcomes, making it hard to isolate specific effects (the "dodo bird verdict" suggests many therapies are equally effective).
  • The framework discussed examines various factors—context, shared factors across therapies, specific placebo-controlled options, and control measures—to better understand how placebo effects contribute to psychotherapy success.]

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Linda Ashok
@IamLindaAshok · X

Logical people can be unscientific & vice-versa. Self-aware people may be self-defensive & vice-versa. Life is on contradictions. Hypocrisy is Socrates-year old. So? Keep whittling your existence w/o compromising on community, compassion, & fair-criticism. https://t.co/e3UM1DSwMo

Oct 31, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,988 followers View post →
Juan Gérvas
@JuanGrvas · X

#Placebo Effects in Psychotherapy? A Framework. ¿Hay efecto placebo en la psicoterapia? Enfoque para su estudio. https://t.co/54ZIjuXUTQ #siapArgentina Debate virtual. Online debate. Dolor, fármacos placebo y precio. Pain, placebo and prices.

Oct 3, 2019 · 1 like · 22,621 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Placebo Effects in Psychotherapy: A Framework https://t.co/6nxzHOYTZ3

Sep 20, 2024 · 1 like · 1,596 followers View post →
Psicólotra
@ni_tulip · X

@ehneurotica Ai mona que preguiça em ficar repetindo resultado de estudo dos anos 50-80 né https://t.co/mcytskRIvX

Apr 2, 2025 · 1 like · 268 followers View post →

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Psicólotra
@ni_tulip · X

@ehneurotica Ai mona que preguiça em ficar repetindo resultado de estudo dos anos 50-80 né https://t.co/mcytskRIvX

Apr 2, 2025 · 1 like · 268 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Placebo Effects in Psychotherapy: A Framework https://t.co/6nxzHOYTZ3

Sep 20, 2024 · 1 like · 1,596 followers View post →
Linda Ashok
@IamLindaAshok · X

Logical people can be unscientific & vice-versa. Self-aware people may be self-defensive & vice-versa. Life is on contradictions. Hypocrisy is Socrates-year old. So? Keep whittling your existence w/o compromising on community, compassion, & fair-criticism. https://t.co/e3UM1DSwMo

Oct 31, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,988 followers View post →
J.B. Negrón
@negronjb · X

"Placebo Effects in Psychotherapy: A Framework" https://t.co/iIGdHkQFZ7

Nov 6, 2019 · 1,442 followers View post →
Juan Gérvas
@JuanGrvas · X

#Placebo Effects in Psychotherapy? A Framework. ¿Hay efecto placebo en la psicoterapia? Enfoque para su estudio. https://t.co/54ZIjuXUTQ #siapArgentina Debate virtual. Online debate. Dolor, fármacos placebo y precio. Pain, placebo and prices.

Oct 3, 2019 · 1 like · 22,621 followers View post →
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