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Why Community Matters: Eating Disorder Awareness Week
For Beat’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week, stem4 highlights why community matters in eating disorder recovery.
‘Silent Anxiety’- Perfectionism
Silent anxiety often hides behind perfectionism in students, affecting concentration, wellbeing, and performance. Practical teacher strategies included.
How anxiety affects behaviours at school or college
How anxiety affects behaviour at school or college, why it can look like defiance, and practical teacher strategies to support anxious students.
How anxiety affects thoughts
How anxiety affects students’ thoughts, learning, and memory, with practical strategies to reduce overthinking and support anxious thinking.
How anxiety works in the brain
Speaking in class triggers the same stress response as physical danger for some students. Find out how you can help in the moment and after.
An Open Letter from stem4 on Mobile Phone Policies in Schools
stem4 highlights gaps in the Department for Education ban on mobile phones in schools and stresses the importance of digital support for young people’s mental health.
New Research Shows the Promise of the Worth Warrior App
New stem4 research shows how the Worth Warrior app may support early intervention for young people with low self-esteem and eating difficulties.
Alan’s One Million Metre Challenge
Alan Kelly launches a year-long One Million Metre rowing challenge to raise £10,000 for stem4, supporting young people’s mental health across the UK.
stem4’s Response to the Government’s New Youth Strategy
stem4 highlights gaps in the Government’s youth strategy and stresses the importance of digital support for young people’s mental health.
Winter Appeal 2025: Bringing Hope to Young People
This winter, stem4 is calling on individuals, businesses, and schools to join our mission to provide life-changing mental health support for young people.
Clear Fear Wins “Most Innovative Mental Health Intervention”
We’re thrilled to share that stem4’s Clear Fear app has been awarded “Most Innovative Mental Health Intervention” at The Mental Health Awards 2025.
Supporting Young People This World Mental Health Day
This World Mental Health Day, stem4 highlights how digital tools like Clear Fear empower young people in schools to manage anxiety, build resilience, and access evidence-based mental health support.
