US Surgeon General Advocates for Cigarette-Style Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has expressed concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health of young people, describing it as a contributing factor in the growing crisis of anxiety and depression among US youth. He argues that social media platforms have not been proven safe for adolescents and suggests that warning labels be placed on these sites to raise awareness and potentially change behavior. Murthy cites evidence from tobacco studies showing that warning labels can increase awareness and lead to behavioral changes.