Parents Need Mental Health Support Amid Youth Crisis
WEB Surgeon General Urges Action to Ensure Social Media Environments are Healthy and Safe as Previously-Advised National Youth.
America’s mental health crisis is weighing heavily on parents struggling with economic and societal concerns as they try to raise kids. On Wednesday, the US Surgeon General issued a public health advisory about the impact of modern stresses on parents’ mental health.
The advisory includes specific recommendations for social media companies, policymakers, and parents. It also highlights the importance of providing mental health support to parents and families.
Surgeon General Issues Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents
The advisory is the latest in a series of actions taken by the Biden administration to address the mental health crisis in America. In May, the president signed an executive order creating a new National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan. The plan includes a number of provisions to improve access to mental health care and support for families.
The Surgeon General’s advisory is a welcome step in addressing the mental health crisis facing parents. The advisory provides specific recommendations for how to improve the mental health and well-being of parents and families.
Here are some of the key recommendations in the advisory:
- Social media companies should take steps to make their platforms safer for children and teens.
- Policymakers should pass laws to protect children and teens from the harmful effects of social media.
- Parents should talk to their children about the risks of social media and help them develop healthy online habits.
- Parents should seek out mental health support if they are struggling with their own mental health.
The Surgeon General’s advisory is a valuable resource for parents and policymakers. The advisory provides evidence-based recommendations for how to improve the mental health and well-being of parents and families.
If you are a parent struggling with your mental health, please know that you are not alone. There is help available. Talk to your doctor or mental health professional about getting the support you need.
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