U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis Further Exposed by COVID-19 Pandemic

• 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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Hazards: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

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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