The Fish Oil Youth Depression Study: A randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled treatment trial

长链欧米茄-3脂肪酸（“鱼油”）可以减轻抑郁症状。这一点，以及它们不会引起重大副作用并被认为对健康有益的事实，使它们成为早期和预防性治疗的理想候选者。通过一项对照试验和一项全面的基础研究计划，我们的目标是将长链omega-3脂肪酸作为预防严重情绪障碍的一线治疗，并作为青少年抗抑郁药物的替代品。

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (‘fish oil’) can reduce symptoms of depression. This, and the fact that they do not cause major side effects and are considered health beneficial, makes them an ideal candidate for early and preventive treatment. Through a controlled trial in tandem with a comprehensive basic research program, we aim to establish long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as first-line treatment for indicated prevention of severe mood disorders and as an alternative to antidepressant medication in adolescents.