Youth Aware of Mental Health
What is YAM?
Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) is an interactive, evidence-based program for students designed to increase mental health literacy and awareness among young people. The 5-session program focuses on suicide prevention, the development of problem-solving skills and emotional intelligence through lecture, discussion and role-play.
The YAM curriculum is facilitated in-person through the Dell Medical School team.
Interested in learning more about YAM?
Click below to see further program information and FAQs.
DID YOU KNOW?
“YAM is effective in reducing new cases of suicide attempts and severe suicidal ideation by approximately 50%. Additionally, new cases of depression were reduced by approximately 30% in YAM participating youth.”
Who We Serve
Focused on the unique challenges faced by 8th-12th graders, our Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) program operates within the Dell Medical School catchment area and thirteen counties:
Bastrop
Blanco
Burnet
Caldwell
Coryell
Fayette
Hamilton
Hays
Lampasas
Lee
Mills
Travis
Williamson
Click here to see a statewide map of the TCHATT-YAM Network.
YAM Leadership
Am’eera Fuller, LMSW
Program Administrator for TCHATT/ARPA Programs
Marla Bryd
YAM Senior Administrative Program Coordinator
Valarie Gold
Lead Program Coordinator
Informational Videos
Get in Touch
Contact us at 512-232-0041 or email us 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.
