Most antidepressants not working for children and teenagers –study

Only Prozac found to show measurable benefit, though authors caution their findings are not comprehensive due to a lack of available unbiased data

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 placebo at relieving the symptoms of young people with major depression.