Feasibility and Acceptability of the Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) Intervention in US Adolescents.

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  • Author(s): Lindow JC; Hughes JL; South C; Gutierrez L; Bannister E; Trivedi MH; Byerly MJ
  • Source:
    Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research [Arch Suicide Res] 2020 Apr-Jun; Vol. 24 (2), pp. 269-284. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jul 04.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Informa Healthcare Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 9504451 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1543-6136 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 13811118 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Arch Suicide Res Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: London : Informa Healthcare
      Original Publication: Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, c1995-
    • Subject Terms:
      Suicide Prevention*; Adolescent Behavior/*psychology ; Health Education/*methods ; Health Promotion/*methods ; School Health Services/*organization & administration; Adolescent ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Mental Health ; Montana ; Outcome Assessment, Health Care ; Students/psychology ; Texas
    • Abstract:
      Suicide is the second leading cause of death among US adolescents, and rates of suicide among youth have been increasing for the past decade. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of the universal, school-based Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) program, a promising mental health promotion and suicide primary prevention intervention, in US youth. Using an uncontrolled design, the feasibility and acceptability of delivering and studying YAM were assessed in Montana and Texas schools. Thirteen of 16 (81.3%) schools agreed to support YAM delivery, and five Montana and 6 Texas schools were included in analyses. Facilitators delivered YAM in 78 classes (1,878 students) as regular high school curriculum. Of the total number of students who received YAM, 519 (27.6%) provided parental consent and assent. 436 (84.0%) consented students participated in pre- and post-surveys. Students, parents, and school staff found YAM highly acceptable based on satisfaction surveys. In summary, this study found YAM feasible to implement in US schools. Results also suggest students, parents, and school staff supported school-based programs and were highly satisfied with the YAM program. A randomized controlled trial is warranted to test the efficacy of YAM in promoting mental health and preventing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in US adolescents.
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    • Grant Information:
      P20 GM103474 United States GM NIGMS NIH HHS
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: YAM; Youth Aware of Mental Health; adolescents; feasibility; mental health promotion; suicide; suicide prevention intervention
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20190605 Date Completed: 20210923 Latest Revision: 20221207
    • Publication Date:
      20240628
    • Accession Number:
      PMC6942243
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/13811118.2019.1624667
    • Accession Number:
      31159674