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-newlife t1_ivplz7f wrote

Reply to comment by Dalmah in New study (n=276) finds that a standardized mindfulness program is as effective as a common antidepressant (Escitalopram) at treating anxiety, with both treatments leading to about a 30% reduction in symptoms. by fotogneric

Reading the article then re-reading the title didn’t clear that up for me.

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Dalmah t1_ivpm6xu wrote

Saying "both are effective at around 30%" does mean that the combined pair totals 30%, it's that both individually are around 30%, making them equally effective.

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