545. Are You Logged In? First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin on Youth Engagement in a Digital Age

Doro and Tricia welcome the First Lady of Virginia, Suzanne S. Youngkin, to Health Gig. Mrs. Youngkin talks about her journey into public service and the causes she champions, including increasing mental health support, addressing teen social media and smartphone usage, and reducing the use of harmful substances. She discusses her recommendations for healthier digital engagement and the role of schools in managing technology use. Mrs. Youngkin emphasizes the importance of fostering real-world experiences and the role parents have in modeling healthy behaviors, offering support to listeners that want to make a difference in their teens’ lives.