YRBS in Action
Media and Outreach Kit
Shareable YRBS Videos
Watch and share these YRBS videos to help parents, caregivers, schools, and communities understand why student participation matters and how YRBS data supports youth well-being.
YRBS in Action in the Granite State
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) gives New Hampshire schools, parents, caregivers, and communities a clearer picture of what students are experiencing and what supports they need.
This media and outreach kit includes videos, graphics, and messages you can use to help explain why YRBS participation matters. These materials highlight student voice, encourage conversations with families and school staff, and support data-informed decisions that improve youth well-being.
Use the resources below to watch, download, and share YRBS messages in your community.
Sharing Stories on Instagram:
- Stories are short-lived, immersive vertical videos or images that appear at the top of users’ feeds.
- To share a Story on Instagram:
- Tap your profile picture or swipe right from your feed to access the Stories camera.
- Capture or upload a photo or video, then customize it with text, stickers, filters, and more.
- Tap “Your Story” to share it with your followers, or select specific friends or groups to send it to privately.
- Tips for sharing Stories:
- Keep Stories brief and engaging, as they disappear after 24 hours.
- Use interactive features like polls, quizzes, and questions to encourage audience participation.
- Utilize hashtags and location tags to increase discoverability.
Sharing Reels on Instagram:
- Reels are short, entertaining videos up to 60 seconds long that play in a loop and can be discovered on the Reels tab, Explore page, and in users’ feeds.
- To share a Reel on Instagram:
- Tap the camera icon in the top left corner of the screen or swipe right from your feed to access the Reels camera.
- Record or upload a video, then use editing tools like music, effects, and text to enhance it.
- Add captions, hashtags, and a cover image, then tap “Share to Reels” to publish it.
- Tips for sharing Reels:
- Collaborate with other creators or brands to expand your reach and audience.
Sharing Stories and Reels on Facebook:
- Facebook also offers features for sharing Stories and short-form videos, similar to Instagram.
- To share a Story on Facebook:
- Tap “Your Story” at the top of your News Feed or profile.
- Capture or upload a photo or video, then customize it with text, stickers, and more.
- Tap “Share Now” to publish it to your Story.
- To share a Reel on Facebook:
- Tap the camera icon in the top left corner of the screen or swipe right from your News Feed to access the Reels camera.
- Record or upload a video, then use editing tools to enhance it.
- Add captions, hashtags, and a cover image, then tap “Share” to publish it to your feed.
- Tips for sharing Stories and Reels on Facebook:
- Cross-promote your Instagram Stories and Reels on Facebook to maximize visibility and engagement.
- Engage with your audience by responding to comments, asking questions, and encouraging interaction.
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Share YouTube videos on your website
Embedding YouTube videos on a website improves user engagement by allowing visitors to easily view multimedia content without leaving the page. It also improves Search Engine Optimization (SEO) by increasing the time users spend on the site, signaling to search engines like Google that the content is valuable and engaging, and positively impacts a site’s visibility in search results.
Step 1: Access the Embed Code
To start embedding a video on your website, you need to get the embed code from the video platform. For YouTube, navigate to the video you want to embed. Below the video player, click on the “Share” button, then select “Embed.” This will display the embed code, which you can copy to your clipboard. This code includes the necessary HTML to display the video on your webpage.
Step 2: Insert the Embed Code into Your HTML
Once you have the embed code, open the HTML file of your webpage where you want the video to appear. Find the appropriate section in your HTML file and paste the embed code there. Ensure you place it within a <div>, <p>, or another suitable HTML element. This step integrates the video into your webpage’s content, making it visible to users who visit your site.
Step 3: Customize and Style the Video
After embedding the video, you might want to customize its appearance to match your website’s design. You can adjust the width, height, and other parameters within the embed code to fit your layout. Additionally, you can use CSS to style the container element, adding borders, padding, or shadows to enhance the video’s presentation. Save your changes and refresh your webpage to see the embedded video in action.
These steps provide a simple yet effective method to embed videos on your website, ensuring they are seamlessly integrated and visually appealing.
Make Your Voice Heard: Strategically Share YRBS Videos and Advocate for Youth Well-Being!
Introduction: Instagram and Facebook offer powerful tools for sharing short-form video content through Stories and Reels. In this section, we’ll explore how to effectively use these videos to amplify YRBS’s role in strengthening youth support systems, engage your audience, and grow your social media presence.
Sharing YRBS in Action videos in your e-newsletter
The newsletter blurbs below can be incorporated into your local campaigns, offering an opportunity to engage local partners, schools, and organizations in promoting “YRBS in Action” to their internal audiences via newsletters and communication materials. While these blurbs provide a starting point, you’re encouraged to personalize them further and distribute them among local organizations to maximize outreach.
Audience: Parents
The new state campaign “YRBS in Action” is a video project offering firsthand insights into the challenges faced by today’s adolescents and how the Youth Risk Behavior Survey can help you meet those challenges. Gain valuable perspectives to better support your child’s journey through adolescence.
Audience: School Administrators
Empower your school community with actionable insights from our YRBS video project. Explore collaborative efforts aimed at creating safer environments and nurturing student well-being. Join us in translating data into impactful strategies for positive change within your school.
Funders and State Representatives
Discover the reasons to invest in youth empowerment and community resilience with “YRBS in Action,” a statewide video project with interviews with students, school administrators, law enforcement officers, and parents. Explore how data-driven solutions are driving impactful change in critical areas such as mental health, substance use, and safety. Partner with us to support innovative approaches for building healthier, stronger communities.
Community Partners
Join the conversation on youth well-being and community resilience through “YRBS in Action,” a statewide video project. Discover how data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey can foster dialogue and drive positive change. Engage with us to explore innovative approaches and amplify the voices shaping our collective future.
Images for e-newsletters
Partners may use the images below in e-newsletters. Suggested size is 500×262 and, if possible, the image should be hyperlinked to this page.
Unfortunately, video will not operate in an e-newsletter, but partners can use the images or animated gifs below. (Animated gifs are very large files and may not be suitable for all e-newsletters.)
High-quality animated Gif
This image is 692 pixels by 390 pixels.
Low-quality animated gif
This image is 346 pixels by 194 pixels.
YRBS Social Media Graphics
These social media graphics are packed with sample messages and images to enliven your online chats and posts. Use them to boost engagement and spark discussions in our prevention community. Feel free to tweak these messages to better fit your style and needs.
Instructions for Sharing Social Media Graphics
Right-Click on the Image
On your computer, navigate to the image. Right-click on the image (or press and hold if you’re using a touch device).
Select “Save Image As…”
From the right-click menu, choose “Save Image As…” This option allows you to save the image to your computer.
Choose a Save Location
Select a folder where you wish to save the image. You can rename the file if you wish to make it easier to identify later.
Download the Image
Click “Save” to download the image to your chosen location.
Check the Download
Navigate to the folder where you saved the image to ensure it has downloaded correctly and is accessible.
Upload to Social Media
Now that the image is saved, you can upload it to your social media platforms by following their respective upload guidelines.
Download Our Media Kit
Empower Your Community with Data-Driven Insights
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) provides valuable insights that can shape how we support youth in New Hampshire and beyond. Our YRBS in Action Media Kit equips you with everything you need to amplify the impact of YRBS data—whether you’re a parent, educator, community leader, or policymaker.
Inside, you’ll find ready-to-use materials, including social media graphics, newsletter templates, and video sharing tips, to help raise awareness about the challenges and successes of today’s youth. Download the kit and join us in making a difference!
Download Now to empower your community with data-driven decisions that improve youth behavioral health.
Other Resources
GAIN-SS
New Hampshire’s training website for the General Assessment of Individual Need–Short Screener (GAIN-SS). Created in 2006 to assess substance use and mental health disorders in adolescents and young adults, GAIN-SS enables schools to provide early identification and intervention, facilitating timely support and services for struggling students and their families.
Partnership for a Drug-Free New Hampshire
The Partnership is a trusted resource for New Hampshire. By joining this group of dedicated organizations, you can help individuals, families, and communities get informed, get involved, and get help.
Screen and Intervene: New Hampshire SBIRT
This website resource, funded by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, includes exceptional “Playbooks” developed to assist in implementing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in different settings.
NH DHHS Mental Health Information
Access comprehensive mental health resources and support services in New Hampshire. Explore assistance options, crisis help, and local community mental health centers. Services are available to all residents, regardless of age or ability to pay.