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Animals with Jobs
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Is it an animal? Does it have a job? Then it belongs here!
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I'm cracking up trying to imagine what the control group would be, a fake dog?
Still a dog, but a bad boy
Oh, I think I know who you're taking about:
One that barks constantly
No, it’s cats!
All joking aside, the control group is probably “TAU” or “treatment as usual,” which can be any evidence-based treatment for depression. Usually, cognitive behavioral therapy, but could also be pharmacology.