Best evidence suggests antidepressants aren't very effective in kids and teens. What can be done instead?
- Written by Sarah Hetrick, Associate Professor of Youth Mental Health, University of Auckland
ShutterstockEven before COVID-19 lockdowns, school closures and strict social distancing, depression was on the rise in children and teenagers around the globe.
By the age of 19, around 25% of adolescents are estimated to have experienced a depressive episode. By the age of 30, this figure grows to 53%.
A number of studies point to an increasing use...





