​A national survey called the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a survey conducted by departments of health and education at the state, tribal, territorial, and local levels regarding high school students throughout the U.S. Including high school students from both private and public schools.

​Counseling is an important component of the educational system and vital for preparing and assisting students to be successful lifelong learners.