Antidepressants ineffective and harmful for children and teens, major review finds

By Kate Aubusson
Updated June 10 2016 - 10:05am, first published June 9 2016 - 8:00pm
The risks outweigh the benefits for most antidepressants prescribed to children.  Photo: Supplied
The risks outweigh the benefits for most antidepressants prescribed to children. Photo: Supplied

Antidepressants prescribed for children are ineffective and may cause serious harm, including suicide attempts, a major review shows.

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