Hear why this doctor thinks so many people are unhappy

CNN's Christiane Amanpour sits down with US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to discuss why we need the World Happiness Summit more than ever and how he shed the "shame" he felt from his loneliness struggle. #CNN #News

[WalrusesAreTheOne]

People are unhappy because they're forced to give their entire lives over to work and still not have enough to live comfortably.

[chrismathis]

As an American who has lived in Europe, I’ll tell you why. Americans from the time they are toddlers are sold a bill of goods that money and materialism are the keys to success when they are in fact the keys to emptiness.

[romantemniuk]

You know what is depressing? Working 2 jobs and still having a hard time making bills...

[evelynkelly]

We don’t talk to each other anymore, we just text. We don’t interact face to face. People play video games alone rather than interact in person. People are becoming void of human emotions. This doctor is right on point. People need to check on each other more.

[paulthomas]

This man is not just intelligent and very successful in life, but very empathetic and open-minded. He really wants to listen to people and understand different points of view. We have a wonderful Surgeon General who wants us to work toward solutions now. We need more people like this in public office in all our democracies.

[phyllisvince]

What a rock star to talk openly about the impact of shame and loneliness and the role social media plays in that😍🤩

[vaibhav]

An Indian living in India, I think sunlight and spending time with nature are immensely underrated. If it gets cloudy, rainy or too cold for too many days, i get depressed. Thankfully we have plenty of sunshine in India. People around the world should to move warmer areas for their own good.

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-Climate change anxiety
-Economic anxiety
-Doom-scrolling on social media
-Having to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet
-Inflation
-World events
-Lack of social safety nets
-Isolation from loved ones
-Threat of nuclear annihilation
-Tech companies and CEOs using "A.I." to replace workers

And that's just to name a few.

[Kevin-hyok]

What an awesome human being. Intelligent, articulate, vulnerable.

[OregonBornandRaised]

I'm really sick and tired of people refusing to acknowledge the impact of making everything profitable for a corporation. I have no problem with corporations making a profit but when I literally cannot do anything without paying a corporation for the pleasure it is extremely draining. We're only a few years away from them making it. $0.50 to ride the swings at the park and a dollar to look at a duck.

[Twinkzification]

He’s so kind and empathetic. love our surgeon general 💜

[patrickjenkins]

Dr. Vivek Murthy is, pretty much a National Treasure. We're quite fortunate to have him as our Surgeon General. 👍🏾🇺🇸🗿

[edwardkantowicz]

Mad respect to Dr. Murthy. Such a strong and sensitive fellow. One can really feel or sense his loving kindness.

[RussianJackal]

Because we are utterly expendable. We work like horses just to have adequate living conditions, and if we get sick, lose our jobs, or experience a personal tragedy, absolutely no one from our leadership will help. Oh, and the climate is collapsing, and the world is like 2 days away from massively cosplaying the Fallout series. Happiness all around.

[MusicAnimationwithBlender]

One of the best Surgeon Generals we have had in this country over a long time. Grounded, fact-based, humble & articulate

[fernandoalegria]

Gratitude, attitude, with enthusiasm. This is the motto of my life, and feel very lucky to have found it. There is no happiness without gratitude. The more gratitude, the more happiness.

[thebuccaneersden]

Anyone remember when you would go to a friends house and play video games on the couch together or board games or things like that? Those were good times.

[dp]

Praying for everyone who needs strength 🙏

[saloninegi]

Such a good, thoughtful interviewer. She actually allows her distinguished guests to speak.

[louiserees]

What thoughtful and compassionate man.