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Statewide Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Challenges Persist for Vermont Students

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel Communication Office │ Department of...

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Health Department Resources and Guidance for Safe Flood Recovery

For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...

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Statement from Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD and Interim Secretary of Education Heather Bouchey, Ph.D. on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2024 Media Contacts: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...

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New ‘Suicide Data Linkage’ Report Recommends Improved Supports for People at Risk

For Immediate Release: September 13, 2023 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health...

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Statewide Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Challenges Persist for Vermont Students

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ [email protected] Statewide Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Challenges Persist for Vermont Students Survey Measures Social Media Use for First Time; Shows Long-term...

Suicide Prevention

Suicide touches the lives of many Vermonters. Our intentional self-harm and death by suicide rates are significantly higher than the United States rates. Find help, learn about warning, signs, risk and protective factors. Read about what Vermont is doing to...