Winter can be a tough time. The days are shorter, the nights longer, and for many young people, the season brings increased stress, anxiety, and isolation. For thousands of children and teens in the UK, these challenges are more than seasonal, they are constant, daily struggles with mental health.
Shockingly, 1 in 5 young people in the UK is living with a mental health disorder, yet only 40% receive the support they need. At stem4, we believe no young person should face these challenges alone.
This winter, we are asking for your support to ensure that every young person has access to life-saving mental health tools, wherever they are, whatever their circumstances.
A Story of Support: Real Lives, Real Impact
Take the story of Emma*, a 16-year-old student who struggled with severe panic attacks and self-harm urges. When she discovered stem4’s Clear Fear and Calm Harm apps, she finally found the support she needed at her fingertips.
Emma’s story is just one example of how your support makes a difference. Every donation helps more young people like Emma access clinically-informed, evidence-based digital tools that can literally save lives.
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How You Can Help:
Donate
Every £10 places one of our apps in the hands of 10 young people, helping them access crucial mental health resources.This winter we are asking for your help to keep stem4’s mental health apps running, safe, and accessible to all. Visit donate.justgiving.com/charity/stem4/ to donate and support our work.
Spread the Word
Local businesses, schools, and corporations can make a difference by promoting the Winter Appeal campaign to their networks.We would love for your business to join us in making a difference. Whether through a donation or by hosting a winter fundraising event. You can also support stem4 by displaying our fundraising poster or sharing our social media fundraiser.
Partner with Us
Join us as a corporate or community partner to support young people’s mental health at scale.To learn more or discuss how we can partner, please visit stem4.org.uk/winter-appeal/ or contact us at communications@stem4.org.uk.
Your support ensures our apps remain safe, running, and accessible to the young people who need them most. Together, we can make sure no young person faces this winter alone.
Find out more and donate at stem4.org.uk/winter-appeal.
