Mental Health Strategies/ Resources
Strategies and Resources
Strategies and Resources
These are things that you can use in your school counseling program for various services to students.
General Mental Health Resources
General Mental Health Resources
Techniques
Techniques
Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM)
YAM Is a 5-session program, facilitated by certified YAM Instructors, which promotes Increased knowledge and awareness of mental health In adolescents. Students build problem-solving skills and emotional Intelligence through lectures, discussion, and role-plays.
YAM Is evidence-based for 13-17 year old students as a universal prevention program. Ideally, all students In a grade should participate.
Covered topics:
What Is mental health
Self-help advice
Stress and crisis
Who can I ask for advice
Helping a friend In need
Depression and suicidal thoughts