“YUWA JOSH—An Evidence-Based Syndromic Approach to Youth Suicide Prevention Through Holistic Wellness” (Identification to Transformation )
Santosh KUMAR, Raman KUMAR and Grover ASHU
According to the World Health Organization (2019), suicide was the fourth leading cause of death among persons aged 15-29 years worldwide.“YUWA JOSH” (Youth Upliftment & Wellness through Awareness: A journey towards optimism, Strength and Harmony) is evidenced based copyrighted model ,skill based, multicomponent behavioral model Physical, mental, social and spiritual and financial wellbeing to prevent key Suicidal risk factor among University Youth. This Concept of Model has been derived from the (CDC) Social-Ecological Suicide Prevention Model (SESPM)By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Objective 1: Screen, Identify, and Risk-Stratify Youth at Suicide Risk 2: Develop Competency in Multidimensional Intervention Delivery 3. Understand Suicide Through a Syndromic Approach Using Multidimensional FrameworkTime Duration 3 Hour Topic,Teaching Method ,Outcomes 15 min Welcome, Agenda, Learning Objectives, Didactic + Polling , Engagement, expectations set 25 min Global & Indian Youth Suicide Crisis; YUWA JOSH Solution ,Presentation + VideoUnderstanding problem; program context 25 min YUWA JOSH Syndromic Framework & Multidimensional Model, Interactive Presentation + VisualsConceptual understanding of framework 15 min BREAK—— 030 min Hands-On Screening: YUWA JOSH Questionnaire Demo & Practice,,Interactive Demo + Small Group PracticeCompetency in administering screening tool 20 min Risk Assessment & Stratification ,Case Studies + Group Discussion ,Ability to assess and risk-stratify 15 min BREAK—— 25 min Multidimensional Intervention Strategies (Psychological, Physical, Spiritual, Social, Financial), Interactive Demo + Video ExamplesUnderstanding intervention pathways 20 min Crisis Response & Safety Planning SimulationSmall Group Simulation ,Competency in crisis management 5 min Key Takeaways, Certification, Resources, ContactClosingClarity on next stepsShort term ≥80% of participants can correctly screen using YUWA JOSH questionnaire ≥75% understand the syndromic, multidimensional framework ≥70% demonstrate competency in crisis response and safety planning (via simulation) ≥85% report high satisfaction ("Excellent/Transformative") ≥60% express commitment to implement YUWA JOSH in their setting within 6 months Long term Participants have initiated YUWA JOSH screening in at least 1 college Trained ≥10 peer mentors or counselors Identified ≥50 at-risk students; connected to servicesThe syndromic, multidimensional framework is novel and differentiates YUWA JOSH from traditional "mental health treatment" approaches—appealing to public health managers seeking comprehensive prevention strategies.
