The Center for Drug and Health Studies

06/21/2023

New data in the Data Summary & Trends Report found that more than 1 in 5 high school students seriously considered attempting su***de in the past year. Other data on mental health among teens paint a troubling picture. Read the full report: [https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/yrbs_data_summary_and_trends.htm]

06/20/2023

New data show an increase in persistently feeling sad and hopeless among both male and female high school students since 2011. This increase is particularly striking among teen girls. Learn more: [https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/yrbs_data_summary_and_trends.htm]

06/15/2023

New Data Summary & Trends Report found that high school students experienced a concerning level of bullying:
More than –
• 1 in 7 were bullied at school.
• 1 in 6 were electronically bullied.
Read the full report: [https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/yrbs_data_summary_and_trends.htm]

06/14/2023

data help parents, educators, and healthcare professionals understand important trends in high school student substance use. The Data Summary & Trends Report shows some progress from 2011 to 2021 as these behaviors generally decreased, but there is more work to be done. Learn more: [https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/yrbs_data_summary_and_trends.htm]

02/15/2023

An important message for parents about the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, administered to high school students. It collects important information about students’ behaviors so we can better support them.

Learn more about the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), which is administered to high school students in grades 9-12 every other year. YRBS collects importan...

02/09/2023

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Learn more about the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), which is administered to high school students in grades 9-12 every other year. YRBS collects important information about high school students’ behaviors and experiences anonymously and voluntarily. YRBS results help develop health programs and policies to keep youth safe.

Learn more about the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), which is administered to high school students in grades 9-12 every other year. YRBS collects importan...

09/26/2022

New CDHS research published:
"Differences in Perception of Safety Before and After School Shootings: A Multi-Event Analysis"

Scholars have explored ways in which school shooting events have impacted students’ perception of safety. However, less is known on whether the effects of school shootings are stable across time an...

09/26/2022

Congratulations to Seaford School District for winning one of the three Youth To***co Survey prizes for survey participation! We couldn't do it without you, so thank you!!!

09/26/2022

Congratulations SCOPE North on winning one of the three prizes for participating in the Youth To***co Survey! Thank you for your participation!!! Woodbridge School District

09/26/2022

Congratulations to The Delmar School District for participating in the Youth To***co Survey and winning one of the Amazon gift card prizes! Go Wildcats!

03/13/2022

Congratulations to Christiana High School on your raffle prize win! Thank you for your participation in the High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey! We couldn’t do it without you!!!

03/13/2022

Congratulations Springer Middle School on winning one of the three raffle prizes for the CDC’s Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey! We appreciate your participation! Go Bulldogs!!!