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 [MP3, 4.8 MB]

March

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018

Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments

Audio Recording [MP3, 6 MB]