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Welcome. The school that your student attends has been selected to participate in a project called Youth Aware of Mental Health, or. Yeah, we’re glad you’ve chosen to spend a few minutes with us to learn about the  YAM program in schools. What is  YAM?  YAM or youth aware of? Mental health is an evidence based program, which means that it was developed by gathering input from young people and with the expertise of mental health professionals.

The program has been demonstrated to achieve positive outcomes for youth, families and their communities.  YAM is an interactive mental health program that encourages discussion and knowledge about mental health, developing problem solving skills and emotional intelligence, which is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions as well as the emotions of others when compared to other similar programs.

 YAM was proven to be more effective in improving adolescent mental health. What does this look like on campus?  YAM is delivered in  five 45 to 60 minute sessions, or a class period over 3 to 5 weeks. Each student receives a booklet, and posters are hung in the room where  YAM is held. Both the book and the posters present the six major themes of the  YAM program.

What is mental health? What can make me feel better? What kinds of situations can cause stress? What is depression? How do you know that your friend needs help? And who can ask for advice?  YAM aims to increase awareness of mental health in eighth through 12th grade students. The youth are aware of mental health.  YAM program will be given to all students in one or more grade levels at your child’s school, and aims to strengthen awareness of healthy lifestyles in adolescence.

This program empower students by educating them about how to seek help for themselves and their peers, for mental health challenges. Once  YAM begins, please talk to your student about what they are learning and doing in the. Thank you for your time and attention. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Campus Leadership at your student school for more information.

Hello there. Your school has been selected to participate in a project called Youth Aware of Mental Health or  YAM. You may be asking, what is  YAM?  YAM aims to increase awareness of mental health in students attending grades eight through 12, and schools across Texas. The purpose of  YAM is to provide support to help you feel good about yourself and your life.

 YAM is an interactive mental health program that encourages discussion and knowledge about mental health, developing problem solving skills and emotional intelligence, which is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions as well as the emotions of others. When compared to other similar programs,  YAM has proven to be more effective in improving adolescent mental health. What do we do during  YAM?

 YAM is interactive. We will talk during our sessions and encourage you to speak up and ask questions or say anything that’s on your mind.  YAM provides resources. Each student receives a booklet that includes strategies and skills to help you and your peers, as well as a variety of resources available in your area.  YAM is universal. Everyone is welcome and your participation is the most important aspect of the program.

 YAM is confidential. What we do in  YAM stays in  YAM. We as instructors promise to keep anything that is said during our time together confidential, regardless of what is discussed. We do want you to know, however, that during  YAM, if we discover that someone has an urgent need of support during any part of the project, we will offer help, which may include notifying school staff.

Thank you for spending time with us to learn about  YAM in schools. If you have any additional questions, please contact your campus counselor for more information.