| abstract |
The present invention relates to methods of correcting misconceptions in the DSM, which can affect improved diagnosis and testing for depression, resulting in better patient satisfaction and global improvement. Also provided are methods comprising administering various medications to produce a “pseudo-placebo” effect in depression, which can guide in selecting a particular treatment method for a more effective antidepressant effect. Another aspect of the invention relates to clinical neuroplasticity in depression by providing a method that increases patient compliance with medication, decreases the bias or prejudice in the public against depression/mental illness, decreases the percentage of treatment resistant depression, decreases patients' resistance and inappropriate use of less effective treatment or treatment without medication because of the existing misperception. Similar methods also can be used successfully for other conditions where depressive symptoms are often present as coexisting condition, such as nicotine addiction, smoking cessation, overweight/weight control and pain management. |