Parents Are Under Pressure – And We Can All Help

Parental well-being is linked to the well-being of kids – it affects kids’ health, their learning, and, ultimately, their futures.

But right now, parents and caregivers are incredibly stressed. That stress is harder to manage when you feel you’re on your own, which is why it’s concerning that parents, particularly single parents, report high levels of loneliness.

In this week’s episode of House Calls, Dr. Murthy talks about why we need a fundamental shift in how we value and prioritize parents’ well-being. He also reads a preview of his latest advisory, Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents.

Learn more at https://surgeongeneral.gov/parents.

(00:02)    Why is parent mental health so important?
(00:54)    What is The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parent Mental Health and Well-Being?
(01:12)    Why is parenting one of the hardest jobs?
(02:22)    Why is parenting so essential to our society as a whole?
(02:55)    What are some modern-day parenting challenges?
(04:39)    What has the U.S. Surgeon General learned in his conversations with parents across America?
(05:18)    How can parents’ mental health and well-being be better-supported?

We’d love to hear from you! Send us a note at housecalls@hhs.gov with your feedback & ideas. For more episodes, visit www.surgeongeneral.gov/housecalls.