About Youth Mental Health Day
Mental health concerns for young people have multiplied in recent times. Today, 1 in 5, 8-25-year-olds have a diagnosable mental health disorder¹. Yet, only 40% are able to access effective treatment².
Though times continue to be difficult, Youth Mental Health Day 2025 (YMHD 2025) is here to provide hope and positivity. By getting young people engaged in discussions and activities about how to improve their mental health, YMHD aims to give young people a voice and agency to take steps towards their own and their peers’ positive mental health.
stem4, the UK’s leading digital mental health charity for young people, is proud to be the founder of Youth Mental Health Day, which started in 2020.
This year’s theme, Share Support, encourages young people and those around them to connect, share, and access clinically-informed mental health resources.
Peer support plays a crucial role in young people’s mental health, offering a sense of connection, understanding, and shared experience that can reduce feelings of isolation. When young people share their own coping strategies and recommendations, it not only empowers them but also provides others with relatable, practical tools to navigate their challenges.
This is especially powerful when combined with tech-based mental health management resources, such as apps, which make support more accessible and tailored to individual needs.
Let’s create a supportive community where evidence-based strategies are amplified and where sharing through peer support is a powerful form of caring.
How You Can Share Support
Sharing support is about taking action. Whether you’re offering a listening ear, sharing mental health resources, or promoting awareness, you can make a real difference.
There Are Surprisingly Other Benefits to #ShareSupport
Normalisation of Mental Health Conversations
Peer support helps break down stigma, making it easier for young people to discuss mental health without fear of judgment.
The Power of Shared Lived Experience
Young people often trust peers more than adults because they feel their experiences are relatable and authentic.
Online Peer Support is Growing
With the rise of digital platforms, online peer support communities (e.g., forums, apps, and group chats) have expanded, making mental health support more accessible.
Improved Coping Strategies
Something big is coming for student mental health…
Schools face an increasing challenge in supporting students with anxiety. With limited time, staff, and resources, the need for effective solutions has never been greater.
We’re working on something that provides immediate, evidence-based support — without adding to staff workload. Stay tuned for an exciting update!
There are many ways you can make a difference this Youth Mental Health Day. By sharing support, you can help raise awareness, provide resources, and inspire others to take action. Here’s how you can get involved:
Share Mental Health Resources: Introduce friends, family, and young people to helpful mental health apps like Clear Fear and Worth Warrior. These tools can make a real difference for those struggling with their mental health. Click here to find out more about stem4’s apps.
Share Your Story: If mental health apps have helped you or someone you know, record a short video sharing your experience. Your story might inspire someone else to seek support. Click here to share your story.
Spread the Word on Social Media: Download our social media pack and share posts about Youth Mental Health Day. Help raise awareness by spreading information and encouraging others to get involved. (Coming soon…)
Leave a Review: If you’ve used apps like Clear Fear or Calm Harm, leave a review to help others discover how these resources can support their mental health journey.
Fundraise and Donate to Support More Young People: Every donation makes a difference By donating or fundraising for stem4, you can help provide free or low-cost access to life-changing mental health resources for young people. Click here to donate to stem4.
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Youth Mental Health Day is an annual day run by stem4, a charity that promotes positive mental health in teenagers and those who support them. Find out more about the important work that stem4 does and our story here.
