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by formulaT 4053 days ago
I'm not sure what you mean by "clinical" in this context, but I don't think the prescription thing was a charade to add some extra placebo effect. Rather, it was probably because once you start claiming to treat depression, you are regulated like a prescription drug.
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Sorry, what I meant was: Is there any harm in allowing just anyone to access the website? I don't understand the need for a prescription restriction.