
U.S. Surgeon General
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NEW: Today, for the first time in the history of our office, I am issuing a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence. Firearm violence is a public health crisis in America that poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of our country. 1/10
U.S. Surgeon General3,285,629 views • 1 year ago

NEW: As a father of two young children, I know the joys of parenting—but I also know the stress, loneliness, & uncertainty of parenting in a rapidly changing world. Today, I issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents
U.S. Surgeon General378,759 views • 1 year ago

Eight states, thousands of flashlights, and an immeasurable number of hearts touched along the way. The “We Are #MadeToConnect” Tour was an experience I will never forget. Feeling lots of gratitude for what we’ve done together in 2023 and hopeful for what’s to come in 2024.
U.S. Surgeon General67,815 views • 2 years ago

Adequate sleep (7-9 hours/night for most adults) is critical to our #MentalHealth and physical health, and failure to get enough sleep can increase risk for obesity, diabetes, & other health problems. This #MentalHealthMonday, I'm encouraging you to get some well-deserved rest.
U.S. Surgeon General37,237 views • 2 years ago

Adolescents who spend >3 hours/day on social media face 2x the risk of anxiety and depression symptoms, and the average daily use in this age group is 4.8 hours. As @ABCGMA3 highlighted, I'm calling on legislators to act with urgency to make social media safer for our kids.
U.S. Surgeon General20,589 views • 2 years ago
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