Opinion: We must help stressed-out parents, the surgeon general writes

Dr. Vivek Murthy says that it's time to recognize parental stress as a health concern.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 31, 2024 "Parents who feel pushed to the brink deserve more than platitudes," Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, writes of the urgent need to help relieve parental stress. "They need tangible support." Charlotte Ager Opinion Read the guest essay. → Sign up for the Opinion Today newsletter Get expert analysis of the news and a guide to the big ideas shaping the world every weekday morning. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018