The Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey (MYRBS*) and Massachusetts Youth Health Survey (MYHS**) are conducted every two years to monitor health indicators, behaviors, and risk factors contributing to the leading causes of morbidity, mortality, and social and academic problems among adolescents, including:

• Behaviors related to injuries and violence 
• Behaviors related to personal safety 
• Alcohol and other drug use 
• Tobacco use 
• Sexual behaviors related to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV 
• Behaviors related to nutrition and physical activity 
• Protective factors 
• Other factors related to adolescent health

2025 YRBS Resources

• Copy of the survey:
  • High School Survey
  • Middle School Survey
• FAQs
• Slideshow
• Resources

2025 YRBS Opt-Out Form Links

If you DO NOT want your child to participate in the YRBS survey, please complete the brief google form below.

Note: If you have more than one child that you would like to opt-out of taking the survey, please complete the form for each child.

• High School Opt-Out Form  
• Middle School Opt-Out Form  

If you have additional questions about the survey, please contact Erin Dunham, Coordinator of Behavioral Health and Social Emotional Support  [email protected]