Empathy Week 2024
This week is Empathy Week. What does empathy mean to you and how is empathy developed? Read more...
Self-Harm Awareness Day 2024
On 1st March Self-Harm Awareness Day, stem4 are opening up the conversation about self-harm so that young people and those who care for them can access help in order to prevent self-harming behaviours. #FromShadowsToSupport
Dr Nihara Krause has officially been awarded her MBE
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.
Empowering the Digital Generation
Last week an article was published which made the dangerous and unhelpful claim that mental health apps do more harm than good for people struggling with their mental health. We disagree.
Staying safe when online dating
If the love of your life is just one swipe away, what are the green, amber and red flags you should be looking for? And how can you look after your mental health when online dating?
Promoting positive mental health in young people in a digital age
Learn how to protect young people from the impact of social media and the spread of misinformation by joining us for our CPD certified Media Literacy and Mental Health Training. To help professionals stay one step ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape, this course provides useful tools to help assess and reduce the impact of online harms.
Did you know that children feel safe online? #SaferInternetDay
The Nominet Youth Wellbeing Index 2022 found that 94% of young people reported feeling safe online.
stem4 Supports Place2Be’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek2024
As 1 in 5 children and young people have a probable mental health condition there has never been a more important time for Place2Be’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
“Am I the only person who feels like this?”
Do Social Media platforms enable a modern form of consciousness raising for young people with mental health challenges? Or do the challenges of such engagement pose greater risk to mental health?
Supporting Primary School Children Exposed to a Traumatic Incident
Developing confidence in supporting a child or young person who is distressed is very helpful since there is no right or wrong way to support a child or young person, the tips provided are there for you to adapt to your child or young person’s individual needs as well as what works within the family and/or school system.