Surgeon general’s social media warning resonates with mental health leaders

Chief Healthcare Executive June 24, 2024
Ron Southwick

While there is debate about how much social media is harming young people, clinicians say it’s worthy of attention in understanding the mental health crisis in kids.

Clinicians say there are a host of factors contributing to a mental health crisis among America’s children and teens, and yes, they go beyond the dangers of social media.

Still, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for warning labels on social media platforms to alert parents to the risks of harm to young people, and his plea has galvanized discussions nationwide. He had earlier issued an advisory about the impact of social media on mental health.

“The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency — and social media has emerged as...

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