Surgeon General issues advisory on mental health and well-being of parents

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., Aug. 28 released an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents. The advisory highlights stressors that impact parents and caregivers, links between parental mental health and children's long-term well-being and the need to better support parents, caregivers and families. The advisory offers actionable recommendations on how to support parents and caregivers through policy changes, community programs and individual actions.
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