Understanding Blue Monday
Blue Monday" is often referred to as the "most depressing day of the year," but it’s important to recognise that depression is not limited to just one day.
‘Riding the Wave’ on World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is a day focussed on raising awareness about suicide prevention. Find out what are signs to look out for and what help is available for those who are struggling.
Happiness of girls and young women at record low
stem4 strongly supports the call for urgent government action to reverse the decline in wellbeing of girls and young women.
Tips on how to navigate social media when feeling low
If you are feeling low in mood, even depressed, it can be difficult to know how much going online can help lift your mood or make it worse. As always with stem4 tips, our aim is not to create rules that would somehow be right for everyone, but instead, the tips help you think about your situation and empower you to decide what’s right for you.
Depression and COVID-19: What You Can Do to Lift Low Mood
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and difficult for everyone. The problem is that many of the safety guidelines together with the impact of the virus is specifically difficult on mood and for people who have a diagnosis of depression. The free app, Move Mood, can help young people manage the behaviours associated with low mood or depression.
Blue Monday: Depression Can’t Be Pinned Down to One Day
The third Monday of the New Year is often referred to as 'Blue Monday'; supposedly the most depressing day of the year
Understanding Depression in Young People & How to Listen
As we encourage young people to speak up if they are experiencing low moods, it is important for parents to understand depression in children.
Feeling Down? Tips From Someone Who’s Been There
Read top tips for when you're feeling down from stem4 Ambassador Michael Maitland based on his own lived experience.
Teenage Depression – Early Warning Signs & How You Can Start to Help Yourself
By Dr Nihara Krause, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Founder and CEO stem4 A lot of people use the term ‘depressed’, but how can you tell if you are suffering from clinical depression? Do you overthink things; have negative thoughts and experience repetitive thinking? Are you experiencing difficulties sleeping or major changes to your sleep habits?