The Youth Risk Behavior Survey gives insight into the challenges Manchester and Essex 7-12 graders face, including bullying, suicidal thoughts, and alcohol and illegal drug use.



Smoking & Tobacco Use

40% of high school students reported using an electronic vaping product in the past 30 days.


Mental Health

22.6% of high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless daily for more than 2 weeks within the last year.


Bullying

28% of 7th & 8th grade students reported being bullied on school property.


Suicide

7% of 7th & 8th grade students reported that they had made a suicide plan.

This website is a compilation of more than 100 local, national, and international resources to support and educate Manchester Essex families for an informed and supportive community.