U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Feb. 8, 2022. The Surgeon General is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people — and is calling on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take "immediate action to protect kids now." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
The U.S. surgeon general is calling for tech companies and lawmakers to take “immediate action” to protect kids' and adolescents' mental health on social media.