mentalhealth
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Surgeon General Warns of Social Media’s ‘Profound Risk of Harm’ to Kids
The Surgeon General offered the federal government’s starkest warning to date on Tuesday over the ways social media may harm young users’ mental health. In a public advisory, Vivek Murthy said there are “ample indicators” that social media poses a “profound risk of harm” to children’s mental health and development.
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Are You OK?: Expert Panel Now Suggests Adults Get Routine Anxiety Screenings
Depression and anxiety are completely normal part of life, but they become problems when they inhibit our day-to-day functions. Given a surge in mental health issues across America, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is proposing anxiety screenings for all adults.