Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy: social media and America's youth crisis
1 big thing9 Marras 2023

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy: social media and America's youth crisis

Young people were struggling before the pandemic. Today, their mental health challenges are acute—and social media is making it worse. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has been sounding the alarm, and he tells Niala Boodhoo: "If we don't do something now, we are at risk of losing a generation of young people." How does the Surgeon General plan to fix America's urgent youth crisis? Plus, a reality check on efforts in Washington and beyond to make social media safer for kids. Guests: U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy; Axios tech and policy reporter Ashley Gold Credits: 1 big thing is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Alex Sugiura. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can send questions, comments and story ideas as a text or voice memo to Niala at 202-918-4893.

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