No, the kids are not alright. More young people are reporting higher rates of sadness and hopelessness than ever before. The latest comprehensive federal survey of youth behavior found that 40% of ...

Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging parents to limit their children's use of social media to protect their mental health, and is calling on Congress to implement stricter regulations and ...

While still far apart on President Donald Trump ’s efforts to reshape global trade, the United States and Europe appear to be informally forging a new transatlantic consensus on the need to use ...

Fmr. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, fmr. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.), Arthur Brooks, Lori Gottlieb, Nedra Glover Tawwab and Jean Twenge ...

Loneliness is an epidemic, but it isn't a natural occurrence. It happens by design — but it's a design we can fix.

In his 2023 report "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation," U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy named social media as one of the main reasons young people feel more alone.

Dr. Vivek Murthy urged Congress to regulate social media, citing its detrimental effects on children’s mental health, including increased depression, anxiety, and online-induced isolation.

You retired from a 26-year career as a Crown prosecutor to focus on keeping kids safe online. How is this new mission connected to your old one? I worked with a lot of youth at the beginning of my ...

Joe confronts male loneliness, advocating meaningful social connections. Joe confronts male loneliness, advocating stronger friendships and meaningful connections. Insights from Dr. Vivek Murthy ...

NEW YORK, NY – What truly defines happiness? Is it a fleeting emotion tied to pleasure and excitement, or something deeper—more enduring? According to the former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek ...

In his 2023 report "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation," U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy named social media as one of the main reasons young people feel more alone.