stem4 is so pleased to announce that Dr Nihara Krause has officially been awarded her MBE by Princess Anne for her services to the mental health of young people.
Dr Krause, MBE, founder and CEO of youth mental health charity stem4, said:
“I feel very privileged to receive the honour of an MBE for contribution to young people’s mental health, and especially grateful for a further opportunity to talk about and support young people’s mental health.
“Although I am very humbled, the honour isn’t only a reflection of my work, it also recognises the dedication and commitment of my colleagues at stem4.
“The past three years have been very troubling, with so many more young people experiencing mental health difficulties. As I reflect on what this honour means, over the next 12 months my focus will be on promoting resilience in young people, and on campaigning for access to different types of mental health support, whether via community hubs or digitally.
“At the same time, I plan to explore ways to minimise risk for young people as they struggle to access the mental health support they need.”
To raise money for stem4, Dr Krause has taken on the last minute challenge of running the Malta Half-Marathon. She shared “Although I haven’t had much time to train for this race, I am willing to push myself because I know that my temporary discomfort is nothing compared to the pain and suffering experienced by countless children and young people.”
