Not really surprising but at least the official evidence is piling up.
Most antidepressants ineffective in teens, study finds
"...Most antidepressants on the market are ineffective for children and teens with major depressive disorder, and some may be unsafe for young patients, according to new research published in The Lancet. The findings show that out of 14 antidepressants, only fluoxetine (sold under brand names Prozac and Sarafem) was more effective at relieving symptoms of depression in young people than a placebo pill. In contrast, taking venlafaxine (Effexor) was associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts when compared to a placebo and five other antidepressants. The researchers say their study is the most comprehensive analysis to date of commonly prescribed antidepressant use in children and teens. However, they caution that the drugs' true effectiveness and potential for harms remain unclear because only a limited amount of research has been done on antidepressant use in children and teens."
Most antidepressants ineffective in teens, study finds
"...Most antidepressants on the market are ineffective for children and teens with major depressive disorder, and some may be unsafe for young patients, according to new research published in The Lancet. The findings show that out of 14 antidepressants, only fluoxetine (sold under brand names Prozac and Sarafem) was more effective at relieving symptoms of depression in young people than a placebo pill. In contrast, taking venlafaxine (Effexor) was associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts when compared to a placebo and five other antidepressants. The researchers say their study is the most comprehensive analysis to date of commonly prescribed antidepressant use in children and teens. However, they caution that the drugs' true effectiveness and potential for harms remain unclear because only a limited amount of research has been done on antidepressant use in children and teens."