{"id":229,"date":"2025-10-22T16:34:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/?p=229"},"modified":"2025-10-22T16:34:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:34:24","slug":"cdc-healthy-youth-school-health-mental-health-prevention-strategies-cdc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/cdc-healthy-youth-school-health-mental-health-prevention-strategies-cdc\/","title":{"rendered":"CDC Healthy Youth \u2013 school health &#038; mental health prevention strategies. CDC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dfe-section\" data-section=\"cdc_generic_section_1\">\n<p>CDC&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/yrbs\/dstr\/pdf\/YRBS-2023-Data-Summary-Trend-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary &amp; Trends Report: 2013<\/em>\u2013<em>2023<\/em><\/a>\u00a0highlights concerning trends about the mental health of U.S. high school students.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, CDC found that:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"nested-list\">\n<li class=\"level-1\"><strong>4 in 10 (40%)\u00a0<\/strong>students had persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\"><strong>2 in 10 (20%)<\/strong>\u00a0students seriously considered attempting suicide and\u00a0<strong>nearly 1 in 10 (9%)<\/strong>\u00a0attempted suicide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These data bring into focus the level of distress many students are experiencing.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-hbk7f45wxw\">See Also<\/h3>\n<div class=\"dfe-links-layout--featured dfe-links-columns--1\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link dfe-curated-link--featured\" data-post=\"1039_1769\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__content featured\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__title\"><a class=\"cdc-block-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/yrbs\/dstr\/index.html\">YRBS Data Summary &amp; Trends Report<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__desc\">Examine trend data on health behaviors and experiences among U.S. high school students.<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured download\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-section\" data-section=\"cdc_generic_section_2\">\n<h2 id=\"heading-qnpvo13tqx\" class=\"editor-block--title\">Some groups are more affected than others<\/h2>\n<p>These feelings of distress were found to be more common among female students, LGBTQ+ students, and students across racial and ethnic groups.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"nested-list\">\n<li class=\"level-1\">In 2023, female students and LGBTQ+ students experienced more signs of poor mental health and suicidal thoughts and behaviors than their male and cisgender and heterosexual peers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">In 2023, Asian and white students were less likely to attempt suicide than students of other races and ethnicities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"heading-j-wqa8o914\">See Also<\/h3>\n<div class=\"dfe-links-layout--featured dfe-links-columns--1\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link dfe-curated-link--featured\" data-post=\"1747_608\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__content featured\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__title\"><a class=\"cdc-block-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-youth\/mental-health\/mental-health-numbers.html\">Youth Mental Health: The Numbers<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__desc\">CDC data offer an important snapshot of adolescent health and well-being related to mental health.<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured download\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-section\" data-section=\"cdc_generic_section_3\">\n<h2 id=\"heading-sxvzaddd5w\" class=\"editor-block--title\">Why it&#8217;s important<\/h2>\n<p>Poor\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/index.html\">mental health<\/a> in adolescence is more than feeling blue. It can effect many areas of a teen&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"dfe-image dfe-image__small\">\n<div class=\"dfe-image-caption-container\">\n<div class=\"dfe-image-caption-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"caption-1229-67eeddf992931\" class=\"dfe-image-caption\">Youth with poor mental health may struggle with school and grades, decision-making, and their health.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mental health problems in youth often go hand-in-hand with other health and behavioral risks like increased risk of\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/youth-behavior\/risk-behaviors\/substance-use-among-youth.html\">drug use<\/a>, experiencing\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/youth-violence\/about\/index.html\">violence<\/a>, and higher risk\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/youth-behavior\/risk-behaviors\/sexual-risk-behaviors.html\">sexual behaviors<\/a>\u00a0that can lead to HIV, STDs and unintended pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Because many health behaviors and habits are established in adolescence that will carry over into adult years, it is very important to help youth develop good mental health.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-wn_wlis2u-\">Get help now<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"dfe-image dfe-image__small\">\n<div class=\"image-container calculated-ratio-16-9 aspect-ratio-16-9\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-image-caption-container\">\n<div class=\"dfe-image-caption-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"caption-2880-67eeddf9931a4\" class=\"dfe-image-caption\">Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"dfe-block cdc-callout cdc-callout--emergency\">\n<div class=\"cdc-callout__icon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"cdc-callout__heading\">988 Lifeline: free and confidential support\u200e<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cdc-callout__body\">\n<div class=\"cdc-callout__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Call or text<\/strong>\u00a0988.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chat<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0<a class=\"tp-link-policy\" href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-domain-ext=\"org\">988lifeline.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with a trained crisis counselor. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24\/7\/365.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-section\" data-section=\"cdc_generic_section_4\">\n<h2 id=\"heading-mw6-xhyqik\" class=\"editor-block--title\">The good new<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dfe-block cdc-callout cdc-callout--message\">\n<h3 class=\"cdc-callout__heading\">Keep in mind<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cdc-callout__body\">\n<div class=\"cdc-callout__content\">\n<p>The good news is that young people are resilient, and we know what works to support their mental health:\u00a0<strong>feeling connected<\/strong>\u00a0to school and family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"nested-list\">\n<li class=\"level-1\">Fortunately, the same prevention strategies that promote mental health\u2014like helping students feel connected to school\/family\u2014help prevent a range of negative experiences, like drug use and violence.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Building strong bonds and relationships with adults and friends at school, at home and in the community provides youth with a sense of connectedness.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">This feeling of connectedness is important and can protect adolescents from poor mental health, and other risks like drug use and violence.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Youth need to know someone cares about them.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Connections can be made virtually or in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"heading-oz0xiphvjq\">See Also<\/h3>\n<div class=\"dfe-links-layout--featured dfe-links-columns--1\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link dfe-curated-link--featured\" data-post=\"1874_56\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__content featured\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__title\"><a class=\"cdc-block-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/youth-behavior\/school-connectedness\/index.html\">School Connectedness Helps Students Thrive<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__desc\">Learn how school connectedness can help students to do well in school.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-section\" data-section=\"cdc_generic_section_5\">\n<h2 id=\"heading-zirdu4jeni\" class=\"editor-block--title\">Supporting teen mental health<\/h2>\n<p>There is a role for everyone in supporting teen mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Schools are critical in our communities to supporting children and families. While the expectation is that schools provide education, they also provide opportunities for youth to engage in physical activity and academic, social, mental health, and physical health services, all of which can relieve stress and help protect against negative outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-section\" data-section=\"cdc_generic_section_6\">\n<h2 id=\"heading-hsfrmalnep\" class=\"editor-block--title\">What schools can do<\/h2>\n<p>Critical supports and services, which need to be comprehensive and community wide, should include:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-86bg_qhygx\">Schools<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nested-list\">\n<li class=\"level-1\">Implement\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health-action-guide\/about\/index.html\">strategies and approaches<\/a>\u00a0that can help prevent mental health problems and promote positive behavior and mental health of students.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Help students\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyyouth\/school-preparedness\/after-an-emergency.html\">cope with emergencies<\/a>\u00a0and their aftermath.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Provide\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/youth-safe-environments\/index.html\">safe and supportive environments<\/a>\u2014whether in person or virtually.\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level-2\">Linking students to mental health services.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-2\">Integrating social emotional learning.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-2\">Training staff.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-2\">Supporting staff mental health.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-2\">Reviewing discipline policies to ensure equity.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-2\">Building safe and supportive environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"heading-qe9jcxouby\">See Also<\/h4>\n<div class=\"dfe-links-layout--featured dfe-links-columns--1\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link dfe-curated-link--featured\" data-post=\"1747_2901\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__content featured\">\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__title\"><a class=\"cdc-block-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-youth\/mental-health\/mental-health-education.html\">Mental Health Education<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-curated-link__desc\">School mental health education can help build students\u2019 mental health literacy.<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured download\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"heading-aaczudr7u7\">Parents and families<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nested-list\">\n<li class=\"level-1\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-youth\/connecting-conversations\/index.html\">Communicate<\/a>\u00a0openly and honestly, including about their values.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Supervise their adolescent to facilitate healthy decision-making.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Spend time with their adolescent, enjoying shared activities.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Become engaged in school activities and help with homework.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Volunteer at their adolescent&#8217;s school.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Communicate regularly with teachers and administrators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"heading-qv7dmvmnwx\">Health care providers<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nested-list\">\n<li class=\"level-1\">Ask adolescents about family relationships and school experiences as a part of routine health screenings.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Encourage\u00a0<a class=\"ce-selection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-youth-parent-resources\/positive-parental-practices\/index.html\">positive parenting practices<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Talk to parents about how to connect with their adolescents, communicate effectively, and monitor activities and health behaviors.<\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\">Educate parents and youth about adolescent development and health risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dfe-section\" data-section=\"cdc_generic_section_7\">\n<h2 id=\"heading-gelx-bt6qu\" class=\"editor-block--title\">More information<\/h2>\n<p>Parents and families may find the following resources helpful to support the mental and emotional well-being of their adolescents:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"nested-list\">\n<li class=\"level-1\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/children-mental-health\/about\/index.html\">CDC | Children&#8217;s Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\"><a class=\"ce-selection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/index.html\">CDC | Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/youth-behavior\/school-connectedness\/index.html\">School Connectedness<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\"><a class=\"tp-link-policy\" href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/teenmentalhealth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-domain-ext=\"gov\">Teen Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyyouth\/school-preparedness\/after-an-emergency.html\">Before, During, and After School Emergencies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/school_based_pa_se_sel.htm\">School-Based Physical Activity Improves Healthy and Supportive School Environments<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"level-1\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/nutrition\/school_nutrition_sec.htm\">School Nutrition and Healthy and Supportive School Environments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Credit sources (\u201cAdapted from https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-youth\/mental-health\/index.html\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CDC&#8217;s\u00a0Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary &amp; Trends Report: 2013\u20132023\u00a0highlights concerning trends about the mental health of U.S. high school students. In 2023, CDC found that: 4 in 10 (40%)\u00a0students had persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. 2 in 10 (20%)\u00a0students seriously considered attempting suicide and\u00a0nearly 1 in 10 (9%)\u00a0attempted suicide. 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