Surgeon General
WASHINGTON — As we trudge through the winter, months of cold and dreary weather may sap our desire to go outside and socialize. While it’s normal to isolate sometimes, chronic isolation can increase loneliness and be detrimental to your mental... Read More
WASHINGTON — While social media use may be beneficial to some people, the U.S. surgeon general warned Tuesday that not enough is being done to fully understand or address the likely harm it does to the mental health and well-being... Read More
WASHINGTON — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has proposed a new national strategy for dealing with what he sees as a growing public health crisis of loneliness and isolation. The 82-page advisory details the strategy and spells out steps... Read More
WASHINGTON — The U.S. surgeon general repeated his call to action Tuesday to resolve a mental health crisis among American young people that has deepened during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy told a Senate panel that more... Read More