Service Shout Out: stem4

PEGS Admin • January 29, 2025

Service Shout Out: stem4

Supporting Youth Mental Health: Exploring stem4's Mission and Resources


Stem4 is a UK-based digital mental health charity dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. Through a range of innovative, evidence-based tools and initiatives, stem4 aims to provide accessible mental health resources and foster understanding across schools, families, and communities.


Empowering Young People Through Digital Tools


At the core of stem4’s efforts are its five free mental health apps, tailored to address key

areas of mental well-being:

  • Calm Harm: Supports managing and resisting urges to self-harm.
  • Clear Fear: Helps young people understand and manage symptoms of anxiety.
  • Move Mood: Assists with low mood or depression, encouraging positive behavioral changes.
  • Combined Minds: Designed to empower family and friends to offer effective support.
  • Worth Warrior: Focuses on improving low self-worth, body image, and eating difficulties.


These apps are backed by clinical expertise and have helped thousands of young people build healthier coping mechanisms.


A Holistic Approach to Mental Health


Beyond digital solutions, stem4 champions mental health education through:


  • School resources: Offering a whole-school approach to addressing mental health.
  • Conferences and workshops: Engaging parents, carers, students, and professionals with practical advice and insights.
  • Youth Mental Health Day: Celebrated annually to spark conversations around young people's mental health and inspire year-round awareness.


Parent Mental Health Day


Recognising the critical role of parents in fostering a supportive environment, stem4 introduced Parent Mental Health Day to spotlight the mental health challenges faced by caregivers. This annual event provides resources, discussions, and tools to help parents manage their own well-being while supporting their children. It highlights the importance of parents' mental health in maintaining a stable and nurturing family dynamic, ensuring both caregivers and children thrive emotionally.


Learn More


Stem4 continues to make a profound impact on youth mental health through innovation, education, and community engagement. To explore their mission further or discover how you can get involved, visit stem4 at https://stem4.org.uk/

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