Surgeon General warns of parental mental health crisis, urges expanded support systems
The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a public health advisory on Wednesday, highlighting the profound impact of stress on the mental health of parents and caregivers. In the advisory, Murthy called on government agencies, businesses, and community organizations to increase resources and implement policies aimed at providing better support for parents, caregivers, and families. This latest advisory is part of a broader effort by Murthy to address pressing public health concerns. In the past, he has used similar advisories to spotlight the dangers of gun violence and the mental health risks associated with social media for young people. Now, his focus has shifted to the challenges faced by parents, acknowledging the cascading effects of their mental health on the well-...