Research

stem4 focusses on finding out about real-world problems that have an impact on the young people we work with. We endeavour to deliver ambitious, high-quality survey information that takes into account the views of large numbers of the UK population on matters that will make a difference.

Whilst we use the information we get to inform policy and practice, we also take steps to meet the needs these survey results reveal through education via our conference programme.

YOUNG PEOPLE SURVEY

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July 2023

Young People Survey

Concerning gaps in NHS CAMHS: Children as young as 12 are now resorting to ‘social media DIY’ to improve their mental health

GP SURVEY

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March 2023

GP Survey

Rising demand overwhelms NHS eating disorder services: GPs say only children and young people dangerously ill are able to access treatment

PARENTS & CARERS SURVEY

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January 2023

Parents & Carers Survey

Cost of living crisis causing mental health distress for nearly two thirds of families in the UK

YOUNG PEOPLE SURVEY

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November 2022

Young People Survey

Negative perceptions & damaging content on social media, combined with pandemic fallout, contribute to a low sense of self-worth & rise in eating difficulties

YOUNG PEOPLE SURVEY

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August 2022

Young People Survey

A third of teenagers say they have been prescribed antidepressants

YOUNG PEOPLE SURVEY

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July 2022

Young People Survey

Survey reveals fall-out of COVID-19 on young people’s social confidence and mental health

GP SURVEY

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April 2022

GP Survey

“A service in crisis”: GPs’ concerns about mental health services for children and young people

PARENTS & CARERS SURVEY

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January 2022

Parents & Carers Survey

Hybrid working model best for mental health

PARENTS & CARERS SURVEY

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January 2022

Parents & Carers Survey

Four in ten parents have mental health difficulties, nearly 40% more than two years ago

BOYS & YOUNG MEN SURVEY

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November 2021

Boys & Young Men Survey

“Toxic masculinity” stopping boys seeking mental health support

TEACHER SURVEY

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February 2021

Teacher Survey

Half of teachers fear harm for students awaiting mental health treatment during pandemic

CAMHS WAITING LISTS IMPACT REPORT

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December 2020

CAMHS WAITING LISTS IMPACT REPORT

More than 90% of the costs from untreated mental health issues while children are on waiting lists are incurred by schools

GP & PARENT SURVEY

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January 2020

GP & PARENT SURVEY

The Failure of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services 2019: Another year in decline

GP SURVEY

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December 2018

GP SURVEY

99% of GPs fear that young patients will come to harm while on the waiting list for mental health services

TEACHER SURVEY

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June 2018

TEACHER SURVEY

One in three teachers fears harm for pupils waiting for mental health treatment

CHILDREN & PARENTS SURVEY

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March 2017

CHILDREN & PARENTS SURVEY

Where is the teenage angst epidemic taking us? 80% of 12-to-16 year-olds admit to suffering from anxiety

GP SURVEY

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May 2016

GP SURVEY

“A Time Bomb Waiting to Explode” A Survey of GPs Concerns about Mental Health Services for Children and Young People

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