Communication Resources

What to know

  • Watch, share, and download Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) resources to learn more about how YRBS data can be used to improve adolescent health and well-being.
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Fact sheets

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students

Emotional well-being and suicide risk

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Emotional Well-Being and Suicide Risk Among American Indian and Alaska Native High School Students
This fact sheet uses 2023 YRBS data to describe the well-being and suicide risk of AI/AN students.
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Substance use

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Substance Use Among American Indian and Alaska Native High School Students
This fact sheet uses 2023 YRBS data to describe substance use among AI/AN students.
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Videos

Susan Court, former YRBS state coordinator and health enhancement specialist at the Montana Office of Public Instruction
Susan Court Videos
View videos from Susan Court, former YRBS state coordinator and health enhancement specialist.

Celeste Jorge, epidemiologist at the Connecticut Department of Public Health,
Celeste Jorge, epidemiologist at the Connecticut Department of Public Health

What is the YRBS

Celeste Jorge, epidemiologist at the Connecticut Department of Public Health, introduces us to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and the value of its data. She explains how the information collected from YRBS can be used to help students make healthy choices to become healthy adults.

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Help students make healthier choices

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is used to learn what adolescents face.

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Ways to track student health behaviors

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) can steer youth toward the right path.

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Student health behaviors and experiences matter

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) can be used to help protect adolescents.

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Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) overview‎
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.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) message for parents‎
Learn more about the YRBS collects important information about high school students' behaviors and experiences anonymously and voluntarily. It's critical we learn more about the type of behaviors our youth are engaging in so we can better support them.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) message for schools‎
Learn more about administering the YRBS requires only a few easy steps: (1) select a date; (2) provide a class list to select a random sample; and (3) distribute parental permission forms.

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Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2023 Results. Learn more https://www.cdc.gov/yrbs/
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Content Source:
Division of Adolescent and School Health; National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion