Dr. Renata Moon, a board-certified pediatrician, joined the Capitol Report to discuss the rise in autism diagnoses, concerns about regulatory oversight, and how COVID vaccines were presented to physicians and patients. She also examines the growing youth mental health crisis, pointing to the effects of smartphones, social media, and lockdowns on children’s well-being, and contrasts those trends with communities where kids grow up without phones. Moon further addresses parental trust in the health care system and the need for clearer communication about medical risks and benefits.
