Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms NYT: Science Ellen Barry and Cecilia Kang 17 June 2024 at 15:41 Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagersβ mental health. Β© Susan Walsh/Associated PressSurgeon General Vivek Murthy has long indicated that he believes social media poses a health risk to children and adolescents.