Peer Support

Peer Support

Cure JM is an organization of parents, patients, and clinicians whose mission is to fund JM research, care, and support.  We offer peer-support for every member of the family to help them thrive in their daily life with JM, comply with medication instructions, and connect with other families.

We invite all clinicians of pediatric or adult JM patients to share these resources with their patients.  

Click here for resources on how to start your own JDM Clinic 

Click here for resources to share with your patients and families 

Clinicians, researchers, and HCP’s click here to receive Cure JM’s quarterly Medical News. You will receive a quarterly summary of JDM updates and be invited to our quarterly medical symposia on Zoom.


Myositis and You

This comprehensive guide to juvenile dermatomyositis features over 450 pages with contributions from over 80 experts and medical professionals.

Dr. Younghun Han: Shared DNA Clues Point to Faster Treatments for Juvenile Myositis.

Shared DNA Clues Point to Faster Treatments for Juvenile Myositis

In a study funded by the Cure JM Foundation and spearheaded by Dr. Younghun Han of the Baylor College of Medicine, scientists compared the DNA of more than three thousand people living with myositis to nearly twelve thousand healthy volunteers and found something striking. The major forms of myositis share much of the same genetic wiring.

Emotional Health Web

Emotional Health Recognized as Vital Component of JDM Care

Caring for a child with juvenile myositis (JM) goes beyond managing flares and medications—it means supporting their whole well-being, including mental and emotional health. Research shows that children with chronic illnesses like JM are at a significantly higher risk for anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. These challenges can affect not just day-to-day life, but also treatment outcomes and long-term health

Join Cure JM

Membership is free and we’ll connect you with a network of support, encouragement, and resources.

Cure JM supports families, patients, and the juvenile myositis research community.

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