Most antidepressants aren’t helping young people with their mental health, say experts
Only one of the drugs in the review was found to be better than the placebo at relieving the symptoms of young people with major depression.
Most available antidepressants do not help children and teenagers with serious mental health problems and some may be unsafe, experts have warned. A review of clinical trial evidence found that of 14 antidepressant drugs only one, fluoxetine – marketed as Prozac – was better than a “dummy” placebo at relieving the symptoms of young […]
