Senate Hearing on Youth Mental Health
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy pointed to loneliness and social media as two areas of concern as drivers of the mental health crisis during… read more
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy pointed to loneliness and social media as two areas of concern as drivers of the mental health crisis during his testimony on youth mental health before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Also testifying was Deputy Assistant Education Secretary Katherine Neas. A variety of topics were discussed, including social media accountability, impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges for LGBTQIA youth, and the rise of gun violence. They also addressed the need for increased and sustained funding for mental health care services. In the second panel, educators testified on a variety of topics, including impacts of social media on mental health, anti-bullying efforts, concerns over the rise of gun violence, and the need for more funding and support from federal and state partners. They also addressed impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and families. close
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Vivek H. Murthy M.D. Surgeon General Department of Health and Human Services->Office of the Surgeon General
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