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Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2013–2023

09/06/2024

This August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2013–2023. The report highlights data on the health behaviors and experiences of U.S. high school students in 2023, changes from 2021 to 2023, and 10-year trends. Specifically, the report focuses on:

  • Substance use
  • Mental health
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
  • Experiences of violence
  • Sexual behavior
  • Other important issues, including social media use

Key findings include:

  • From 2013 to 2023, 10-year trends were similar to what data showed in 2021. There were decreases in students’ use of substances. There were increases in students’ experiences of violence, signs of poor mental health, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Students’ sexual activity decreased, but so did their protective sexual behaviors, like condom use.
  • In 2023, female students and LGBTQ+ students experienced more violence, signs of poor mental health, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors than their male and cisgender and heterosexual peers.
  • From 2021 to 2023, early signs indicated that adolescent mental health was getting better. Data also showed, however, concerning increases in students’ experiences of violence at school.

Read the full report to learn more about adolescent health and well-being trends.