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Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General

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19th & 21st U.S. Surgeon General. Dad, husband, doctor, author. Dedicated to building a healthier, kinder, more connected world. https://t.co/GxSi2TxtAD

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NEW: As a father of two young children, I know the joys of parenting—but I also know the stress, loneliness, & uncertainty of parenting in a rapidly changing world. Today, I issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents surgeongeneral.gov/parents


This Veterans Day, I am thinking of all who have served and sacrificed on behalf of our nation: our veterans, active-duty service members, and the family and friends who stand by them. We owe them our gratitude — today and every day.


How can we stay present and connected in a chaotic world? For U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, she starts by simply noticing her surroundings. Join @adalimon and me as we explore the power of poetry on #HouseCallswithVivekMurthy. surgeongeneral.gov/housecalls


Choose light always. Whatever the future may bring, it is our light and our fierce commitment to one another that will see us through to a better day.

Happening Now: President Biden delivers remarks at a White House celebration of Diwali. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…



Thank you @gurudev for this powerful conversation reminding us that our #MentalHealth is an integral part of our overall well-being. Mental health is a global challenge, but we each have the power to make the world a little better for ourselves and for others.

The issue of mental health is a global crisis affecting humanity at large, and the solution lies in meditation and having a broader context to life. An insightful interaction with U.S. @Surgeon_General, Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek Murthy, on holistic well-being at the…

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My visit to Mount Carmel College was especially meaningful because it is where my mother was a student years ago. She always spoke about her experience at the college with fondness and gratitude. What a joy to be there with her during my visit.

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While in Bengaluru, I had the pleasure of speaking with students at Mount Carmel College about mental health, loneliness, and social media. Their honesty and sharp insights were a powerful reminder that the more we listen to young people, the better we can support them.

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Parents’ mental health affects kids’ mental health. In this compilation episode of #HouseCallswithVivekMurthy, we pull together wisdom from past guests on how we can better care for parents’ mental health. surgeongeneral.gov/housecalls


It was an honor to visit @NooraHealth at Jayadeva Hospital while in Bengaluru. Their work to bring families into the caregiving process is helping to improve healthcare outcomes for patients and address isolation. Thank you for the warm welcome and your extraordinary service!

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Thank you #NIMHANS for the warm welcome and beautiful tour while I was in India! Your cutting-edge research and mental health care delivery models, particularly Tele MANAS, are an inspiration for all who are working to improve mental health.

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Parenting is one of the most rewarding—and toughest—jobs out there. This week on #HouseCallswithVivekMurthy, I reflect on powerful lessons guests have passed on about being a parent. surgeongeneral.gov/housecalls


Thank you Ira Khan and @AKPPL_Official for sharing your mental health journey as father and daughter with such authenticity and vulnerability. I absolutely loved our conversation, and I can't wait to share it with everyone.

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Thank you to @USAmbIndia and US Mission staff for the warm welcome to India! The US-India partnership on health has never been stronger or more essential given the global challenges we face - and this includes mental health.

Excellent discussion on mental health with U.S. @Surgeon_General Dr. Vivek Murthy and the Mission India family at our town hall yesterday! Supporting mental health is a longstanding priority for the U.S. Government, and we look forward to advancing #USIndia mental health…

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