Mental Health Struggles, Safety Concerns, and Rising Risk Behaviors Revealed in Special Data Analysis of the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) WASHINGTON , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Analysis by the Healthy Americas Institute of newly released CDC National High School Survey data, demonstrate a generation at risk. The data analysis shows risks across all racial and ethnic groups with overall data finding 2 in 5 high school youth reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, 1 in 10 attempted suicide, 1 in 5 were bullied on school property, and 1 in 6 were electronically bullied.
"These findings released today highlight the experiences of young people with respect to their own sense of well-being with risks across all racial and ethnic groups. These insights must drive meaningful action from the new Administration and 119 th Congress to ensure all young people can thrive," urged Jane L. Delgado , PhD, MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
The report released today by The Healthy Americas Institute, the research and policy arm of the Healthy Americas Foundation and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, examined the mental health challenges, school safety concerns, and high-risk behaviors faced by U.S. youth in grades 9-12.
To support action, the report was distributed to educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, including key staff of the new Administration transition team and incoming members of the new Congr.
