Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Data Summary and Trends Report
Some areas of adolescent health continue to improve, such as substance use. "In 2021, nearly 30% of female students drank alcohol during the past 30 days... In 2021, almost 60% of female students experience persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness during the past year and nearly 25% made a suicide plan."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Data Summary & Trends Report, 2011-2021. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/pdf/YRBS_Data-Summary-Trends_Report2023_508.pdf