Adolescent and School Health

Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Toolkit

CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors priority health behaviors and experiences among high school students across the country. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results help in understanding the factors that contribute to the leading causes of illness, death and disability among youth and young adults. From this page you can access resources to educate partners, stakeholders and community members about adolescent health risk behaviors and experiences.

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Youth Online Data Analysis Tool

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Infographic: Increasing numbers of youth are struggling with their mental health

Infographic: Nationwide, nearly 1 in 7 students reported misusing prescription opioids, which can lead to overdoses and future injection drug use as well as increased risk for HIV

CDC estimates that nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections occur every year in the United States, half among young people ages 15-24.

Student are making better decisions about sexual behaviors and drug use. But it's not enough to protect them from HIV and STDs.

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Parent Engagement: Research shows that when parents and school staff work together, students are healthier and more successful.

How can fathers help their adolescents avoid sexual risk behaviors? By being available to talk regularly and setting clear expectations.

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Teens report that their parents have the greatest influence over their risk behavior decisions--more than friends, siblings, or the media.

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Schools play a critical role in promoting the health and saftey of young people and helping them establish lifelong healthy behaviors.

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Schools play a critical role in promoting the health and saftey of young people and helping them establish lifelong healthy behaviors.

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Infographic: Schools play a critical role in helping young people establish strong connections to both school and family. When youth feel connected, the positive effects can last into adulthood

Image of YRBS data helps us understand what puts students at risk for HIV.

Infographic shows information on how School Health profiles data helps school administrators understand Trends.

Infographic shows how educators and health officials use School Health Profiles data to:

DASH Twitter image: Adolescent Health: What Works In Schools. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Adolescent and School Health has established an evidence-based approach to school-based HIV and STD prevention, which includes quality sexual health education, connecting students to sexual health services, and establishing safe and supportive school environments.

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Infographic: Adolescent Connectedness and Adult Health Outcomes

Infographic: As adolescents develop, it makes sense for them to be more engaged in their own health care.

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Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: How Schools Can Support HIV Testing Among Adolescents thumbnail How Schools Can Support HIV
Testing Among Adolescents pdf icon[PDF – 1.07 MB]

Anti-Bullying Policies and Enumeration: An Infobrief for Local Education Agencies pdf icon[PDF – 3.13 MB]

parentengagement_parents_thumbnail_100x129 Promoting Parent Engagement in Schools to Prevent HIV and other STDs Among Teens: Information for State and Local Education Agencies pdf icon[PDF – 653K]

Fact Sheets Thumbs Sexual Health Services (SHS) Fact Sheet pdf icon[PDF – 797K]

Scope and Sequence cover thumbnail Developing a Scope and Sequence for Sexual Health Education pdf icon[PDF – 2M]

parentengagement_administrators_thumbnail_100x129 Parent Engagement: For School Districts and School Administrators pdf icon[PDF – 852K]

Fact Sheet: Bullying and Absenteeism: Information for State and Local Education Agencies thumbnail Bullying and Absenteeism: Information for State and Local Education Agencies pdf icon[PDF – 608 KB]

Fact Sheet: Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Youth Thumbnail Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Youth pdf icon[PDF – 416 KB]

parental_monitoring_factsheet_thumbnail_100x129 Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know pdf icon[PDF – 320K]

parentengagement_teachers_thumbnail_100x129 Parent Engagement: For Teachers and Other School Staff pdf icon[PDF – 747K]

Fact Sheets Thumbs Sexual Health Education Scope and Sequence pdf icon[PDF – 665K]

parentengagement_parents_thumbnail_100x129 Parent Engagement: For Parents and Families pdf icon[PDF – 724 KB]

Fact Sheets Thumbs Teen Health Services and One-On-One Time with A Healthcare Provider: An Infobrief for Parents pdf icon[PDF – 310 KB]

Fact Sheets Thumbs Ways to Influence Your Teen’s Sexual Risk Behavior: What Fathers Can Do pdf icon[PDF – 157 KB]

oah_talking_teens_thumbnail Talking with Teens – The Office of Adolescent Healthexternal icon

parental_monitoring_factsheet_thumbnail_100x129 Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know pdf icon[PDF – 320 KB]

talking_teens_thumbnail_100x129 Talking with Your Teens about Sex: Going Beyond “the Talk” pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB]

parents_influence_lgb_thumbnail_100x129 Parents’ Influence on the Health of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Teens: What Parents and Families Should Know [PDF – 254 KB]

Fact Sheets Thumbs Teen Health Services and One-On-One Time with A Healthcare Provider: An Infobrief for Parents pdf icon[PDF – 310K]

Fact Sheets Thumbs Sexual Health Services (SHS) Fact Sheet pdf icon[PDF – 797K]

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Page last reviewed: September 28, 2020

Content source: Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention

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