Why
1 in 2 sexually active young people will get a sexually transmitted disease (STD) by age 25. And of the approximately 19 million new cases of STDs that occur every year in the United States, most will go undiagnosed. The only way to know for sure if you have an STD is to GYT: Get Yourself Talking, Get Yourself Tested.
Who
GYT launched in 2009 as an extension of a longstanding public information partnership between MTV and the Kaiser Family Foundation. It is supported by a broad range of organizations including the CDC, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD), American College Health Association (ACHA), ASHA (American Social Health Association), the National Chlamydia Coalition (NCC), and various state and local health departments, colleges and universities, and other community groups and non-profits. Gilead Sciences, Inc. provides support and resources for select elements of the campaign. CDC provided assistance to ensure scientific accuracy of GYT health information.
Where
GYT is
on-air, online, and even on your mobile phone - users can text their zip
code to GYTNOW (498669) to find a nearby STD testing center. On the
ground, the campaign is promoted in Planned Parenthood health centers
and other clinics, in communities, and on campuses across the country.
GYT Community Outreach MapWhen
GYT runs year round, with significant promotions in April, National STD Testing Awareness Month. Special incentives and materials have been developed to encourage young people to visit Planned Parenthood health centers and other participating clinics to get tested.
