Youth Aware of Mental Health
What is YAM?
Youth Aware of Mental Health, also known as YAM, is a school-based program for young people in eighth through 12th grades in which they learn about and explore the topic of mental health. YAM is evidence-based and takes place in classrooms around the world. In YAM sessions, students actively engage with the topic of mental health through role-playing and student-led discussions.
Interested in learning more about YAM?
Click below to see more program information and frequently asked questions.
DID YOU KNOW?
YAM has shown to reduce new cases of suicide attempts and severe suicidal ideation by approximately 50%. It has also shown to reduce new cases of depression by around 30% among children who participated in the program.
Who we serve
Dell Medical School’s YAM program operates within the 13 counties in its catchment area:
Bastrop
Blanco
Burnet
Caldwell
Coryell
Fayette
Hamilton
Hays
Lampasas
Lee
Mills
Travis
Williamson
Dell Medical School YAM leadership
Marla Byrd
YAM Senior Administrative Program Coordinator
Valarie Gold
Lead Program Coordinator
Informational videos
Learn more about YAM here.
Get in touch
Contact us at 512-232-0041 or email YAM@austin.utexas.edu.
If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health emergency, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255).
To find help for you or your family, visit MentalHealthTx.org.
