Medical Economics May 23, 2023
Richard Payerchin

Family physicians endorse new advisory on teens’ constant use of tech and effects their brains, attitudes, and time with family and friends.

On May 23, 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, issued a new advisory, “Social Media and Youth Mental Health.”

Near constant use of social media is contributing to a mental health crisis for young people across the United States.

On May 23, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, published “Social Media and Youth Mental Health,” a new advisory warning physicians, parents, lawmakers, technology companies, and young people about potential mental health hazards of too much time online.

Social media use is nearly universal for young people, with up to 95%...

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Topics: Govt Agencies, Mental Health, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Social Media, Survey / Study, Technology, Trends
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