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The Surgeon General Exaggerates the Threat Social Media Poses to Kids

A new report calls for policy makers to take action when none is required.

Reason

‘Growing evidence’ social media harms kids’ mental health, says Surgeon general

There is “growing evidence” that the use of social media by kids and adolescents could be detrimental to their mental health, according to the U.S. surgeon general.

Tribune News Service

U.S. surgeon general has some tips for parents and teens on social media use

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media

The Independent UK

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‘Take action and protect our kids’: U.S. Surgeon General warns of social media risks

America's highest-ranking doctor has raised the alarm about social media's effects on children, which could have big consequences for companies like Meta and YouTube.

Fortune

Top US health official warns of social media’s risk to children

US surgeon general calls for tighter regulations and greater research on minors’ use of social media websites.

Al Jazeera

US surgeon general issues advisory on ‘profound’ risks of child social media use

Dr Vivek Murthy calls on tech companies and policymakers to take ‘immediate action’ to protect children’s mental health

The Guardian - US

The government already regulates children’s toys and medicines. New report hints social media could be next

“We do not have enough evidence to conclude that social media is, in fact, sufficiently safe for our kids.”

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Social media can put young people in danger, U.S. surgeon general warns

Dr. Vivek Murthy says social media makes kids feel worse about themselves, and they can't get off of it. He says "we need safety standards for social media the way we have for cars, for car seats."

WEKU

The U.S. surgeon general has some tips for parents and teens on social media use

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media

The Independent UK

Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?

US Surgeon General warns there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people — and calls on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take ‘immediate action to protect kids now’

The Independent UK

Surgeon general issues advisory about social media risks for kids

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory warning there's not enough information to conclude social media is kid safe.

Axios

Would a robot make you less lonely?

The problem of loneliness isn't one that tech can solve, experts say

Salon

Madonna King: Could loneliness be as deadly as smoking?

Dr Murthy believes chronic and widespread loneliness – enveloping half of all adults in his country – costs billions of dollars each year.

The New Daily

A lonely nation: Has the notion of the 'American way' promoted isolation across history?

American lore is full of tales of the lone cowboy, the rugged individualist who will do what needs to be done and ride off into the sunset

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Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. This statement was widely reported in the media, including in the Washington Post, the Times and the Daily Mail. But where does this “15…

The Conversation

Could public health guidelines help stop loneliness? 7 tips that show how crucial social connection is to well-being

United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently called loneliness an epidemic and issued a public health advisory on the healing effects of social connection and community.

The Guardian - UK

My mother took bus rides to stave off the loneliness. There must be a better way

The places where people could once meet up and make friends have been savaged by austerity

Salon

Why loneliness is as deadly as smoking

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a startling public health warning about America's epidemic of isolation

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Fortune

As health care companies look toward A.I., many people are still missing out on basic services

On this week's episode of the Leadership Next podcast, our hosts give a report from Fortune's Brainstorm Health conference.

Reason

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Refuses To Acknowledge the Government's Misrepresentation of Mask Research

Recent comments by former COVID-19 adviser Anthony Fauci contradict what public health officials told us during the pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general warns

The loneliness epidemic is hitting young people, ages 15 to 24, especially hard.

WEKU

America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it

Lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General.

The Independent UK

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually

The Guardian - US

US surgeon general warns of next public health priority: loneliness

Vivek Murthy urged public officials to treat isolation with the same urgency as substance abuse or tobacco

Fortune

The key to protecting your mental health at work comes down to one thing, according to the U.S. Surgeon General

At Fortune’s Brainstorm Health, the Nation’s Doctor said having a sense of connection to each other at work is critical.

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