Protecting Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory

• 2021

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• Vivek Murthy

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This U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory highlights a growing youth mental health crisis worsened by COVID-19. It describes how young people face unique challenges affecting their mental well-being, such as social media use and academic pressure. The advisory suggests actions for families, schools, healthcare providers, and governments to support youth mental health. Recommendations include creating safe environments, improving access to care, and reducing stigma around seeking help. It emphasizes the importance of early intervention and community involvement in promoting positive mental health outcomes for children and adolescents across the nation.

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Focus Areas: Infectious Disease; Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Mental Disorders; Mental Health; Public Health Administration; Schools; Stress, Psychological; Technology; Adolescent; Young Adult; Pandemics; Social Media; COVID-19

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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