Parental stress is so debilitating, the surgeon general has declared it a public health issue

Photo caption: “Chasing these unreasonable expectations has left many families feeling exhausted, burned out, and perpetually behind,” Dr. Vivek Murthy says. Photo source: Getty Images. Article by Ani Freedman. Fortune: Well – August 29, 2024.

For those parents debilitated by the stress of raising kids and caring for their families, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sees you. Murthy released an advisory on August 28 declaring parental mental health an urgent public health issue. Advisories are reserved for “significant public health challenges that require the nation’s immediate awareness and action,” according to the Department of Health and Human Services. […]

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