{"product_id":"the-emperors-new-drugs-by-irving-kirsch-rare-books","title":"The Emperor's New Drugs by Irving Kirsch (rare books)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eShort Summary of the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eThe Emperor’s New Drugs\u003c\/em\u003e challenges the widespread belief in the effectiveness of antidepressants. Based on decades of research, Kirsch argues that much of the benefit patients experience comes from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eplacebo effect\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the drugs themselves. The book critiques pharmaceutical practices, the publication bias of clinical trials, and the over-prescription of antidepressants, while also exploring alternative, evidence-based treatments for depression. It is both controversial and eye-opening, urging a rethinking of how mental health is treated in modern medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eIrving Kirsch\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American psychologist and researcher, internationally recognized for his work on placebo effects, hypnosis, and antidepressants. He is a professor of psychology at Plymouth University in the UK and has held research positions at Harvard Medical School and the University of Connecticut. His groundbreaking studies questioned the effectiveness of antidepressant medications, sparking debate in psychiatry and psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45259225563322,"sku":"35HO2PD6P-Used","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/newdrugs.jpg?v=1761152439","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-emperors-new-drugs-by-irving-kirsch-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}