I realise this is a big ask - depression in children/antidepressants - experiences

[OKJustOne]

Hi there, I realise this is very sensitive but does anybody have a child or know a child (preteen) that has been put on antidepressants and if so, how did they get on?

I feel like it's the last resort and desperately concerned about the side effects etc but I'm wondering if it's the only answer (if counselling etc has been sought and they think medication may be the answer?)

It's worth a blood test to rule out any deficiencies before you look at medication. B vitamins and vitamin d and iron in particular.

Also music therapy?