Teen mental health is one of the U.S. Surgeon General's top priorities. In part one of two, Bree and James talk with the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, about his mental health as a teenager and tips for combating loneliness and isolation.

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This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Fankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.