Parental Stress New Focus for US Surgeon General

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Deputy Editor Jessica Bylander to the program to discuss a recent health advisory issued by US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declaring parental stress as a public health challenge. They also discuss the Murthy's focus on social media and its impact on mental health.Learn more about our upcoming events in September:9/24 - Briefing: The Future of Telehealth and Its Impact on Primary Care (open to all)9/25 - Journal Club: Biosimilars and Their Impacts on Costs and Market Choices (Insider Exclusive)Sign up for our free newsletters to never miss an event, an article, podcast, or health policy brief.Related Articles:US Surgeon General Advisory on Parental Mental Health & Well-Being | HHS Press ReleaseSurgeon General: Why I’m Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms (The New York Times)Higher COVID-19 Vaccination and Narrower Disparities in US Cities with Paid Sick Leave Compared to Those Without (Health Affairs)State Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Associated With a Decline in Emergency Department Use in the US, 2011-19 (Health Affairs)High Job Flexibility and Paid Sick Leave Increase Health Care Access and Use Among US Workers (Health Affairs)