Helena Hartmann

Neuroscientist Dr. Helena Hartmann, an expert in placebo and nocebo effects, shares her insights on the intriguing power of expectations in healthcare. She explains how positive beliefs can enhance treatment outcomes while negative beliefs can cause harm. Hartmann highlights the significant role social media plays in shaping these perceptions and discusses the ethical dilemmas in clinical research. The conversation also reveals how psychology can create real physiological changes, making this a fascinating deep dive into the mind's impact on healing.