Social Media Needs Warning Labels: Q&A With Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA

In this thought-provoking discussion, Vivek H. Murthy, the US Surgeon General, emphasizes the alarming impact of social media on youth mental health, particularly its role in the loneliness epidemic. He reveals the rising tide of anxiety and depression linked to social platform use. The conversation navigates the necessity for warning labels, comparing it to tobacco regulation, and stresses the importance of transparency from tech companies. Parents and clinicians are given practical strategies to foster healthier social media habits in children.