Feb 19, 2025 · This Advisory describes the current evidence on the impacts of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents.

Sep 15, 2025 · The Office of the Surgeon General, in partnership with the Smoking and Tobacco Use Advisory Committee and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have created this resource for …

Feb 19, 2025 · Why Youth Mental Health Matters Mental health challenges are the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people. Unfortunately, in recent years, we’ve seen …

Jun 6, 2017 · Fact Sheet This is the 31st tobacco-related Surgeon General’s report issued since 1964. It describes the epidemic of tobacco use among youth ages 12 through 17 and young adults ages 18 …

Mar 31, 2025 · National Strategy for Suicide Prevention The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is a bold new 10-year, comprehensive, whole-of-society approach to suicide prevention …

Jul 26, 2013 · Where the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies, does it allow a health care provider to disclose protected health information (PHI) about a troubled teen to the parents of the teen?

When a health topic needs special attention, the Surgeon General issues a national call to action to everyone in America. The Surgeon General’s Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage …

Apr 29, 2021 · Which vaccines are recommended for preteens and teens ages 7 through 18? In addition to catching up on or getting additional doses of childhood vaccines, preteens and teens also need …

in 2019, one in three high school students and half of female students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, an overall increase of 40% from 2009. We know that mental health is …

Oct 31, 2024 · Learn how to recognize and prevent child abuse and neglect, domestic or partner violence, and teen violence.