Murthy, Vivek H

How Technology and Loneliness are Interlinked

Technology and loneliness are interlinked, researchers have found, stoked by the ways we interact with social media, text messaging and binge-watching.

By Brian X. Chen

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Researchers Say Social Media Warning Is Too Broad

Some scientists who study youth mental health say the evidence does not support the notion that social media is harmful per se.

By Ellen Barry

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Is Social Media the New Tobacco?

Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, wants warning labels on the tech platforms, arguing that they are fueling a mental health crisis among teens.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

Children and Childhood Labeling and Labels (Product) Mental Health and Disorders Murthy, Vivek H Parenting Social Media Surgeon General (US) Teenagers and Adolescence United States your-feed-healthcare your-feed-science Youth

Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental health.

By Ellen Barry

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