Student Depression (2001–2009)

Definition

Percent of students who reported they felt so sad or hopeless almost every day for at least two weeks that they stopped doing some normal activities

Data Source

Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

Notes

The Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey is a biennial, voluntary survey
of students attending middle and high schools in Vermont.  The survey
seeks to monitor trends in student health and risk behaviors.  The
indicators as a whole reflect a broad definition of youth well-being.
Not only do the indicators monitor behaviors associated with negative
health and psychological outcomes, but they also measure "developmental
assets" - internal resources and skills, as well as community, school,
and other institutional supports.  These assets foster the development
of thriving young adults.

Note: Prior to 2011, the survey was completed by students in
grades 8-12.  In 2011, the survey split into a high school survey
(students in grades 9-12) and a middle school survey (students in grades
6-8).  Comparisons should not be made between 2011
and prior years, since prior to 2011 the sample included students in
grades 8-12.

Last Updated

2016-08