HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Jason Foundation, Inc., a nationally recognized
leader in suicide prevention and awareness, shared the announcement
today that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has
released Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends
Report: 2013–2023. This release represents the most recent survey
data that tracks 2-year changes in behaviors and experiences of
high school students.
According to the CDC, "The report focuses on adolescents' sexual
behavior, substance use, experiences of violence, mental health,
and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It also includes data on
topics, such as social media use and reported experiences of racism
in school, that are important for understanding and improving young
people's health and well-being."
Behaviors and experiences that contribute to the leading causes
of death are detailed within the report. Amongst the immensely
useful information are highlights concerning the mental well-being
of our nation's youth.
In 2023:
- 40% of all high school students reported experiencing a
"persistent feeling of sadness or hopelessness"
- 20% of all high school students seriously considered attempting
suicide
- 9% of high school students attempted suicide one or more
times
There are discrepancies as to who is struggling with mental
health issues. Fifty-three percent of female students reported
experiencing a "persistent feeling of sadness or hopelessness
during the past year" and were more likely than male students to
seriously consider attempting suicide. Students who identified as
LGBTQ+ were more than three times as likely to have "seriously
considered attempting suicide during the past year" than those who
identified as Cisgender and Heterosexual. White students were
more likely than Asian, Black, and Hispanic students to experience
poor mental health, with American Indian or Alaskan Native seeing
the highest percentage.
The Jason Foundation is dedicated to the awareness and
prevention of youth suicide through educational programs that equip
the community with the resources to identify and assist at-risk
youth. Those who consider suicide usually give signs of their
intention, either behaviorally or verbally. Knowing the warning
signs and how to help could save a life. Visit The Jason
Foundation's website to learn how you can help make a difference
and obtain programs at no cost. www.jasonfoundation.com
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or
thinking about suicide, get help now. You can reach the Suicide
& Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
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SOURCE The Jason Foundation, Inc.