Press Releases 2018
June
THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018
Suicide rates rising across the U.S.
Comprehensive prevention goes beyond a focus on mental health concerns
March
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018
U.S. drug overdose deaths continue to rise; increase fueled by synthetic opioids
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018
Emergency Department Data Show Rapid Increases in Opioid Overdoses
Wake-up call to the fast-moving opioid overdose epidemic
June
THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018
CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Suicide Prevention
Nearly 45,000 deaths by suicide in 2016: What can be done to prevent suicides?
March
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018
CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Opioid Overdoses
How can health departments respond to the 30% increase in Emergency Department visits for suspected opioid overdoses?
February
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018
CDC releases report to Congress detailing the impact of traumatic brain injury on children, families
June
THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018
Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Suicide Prevention
Audio Recording Cdc-media[MP3, 4.8 MB]
March
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018
Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments