Youth Mental Health Day

Founded by stem4, Youth Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness, encourage conversations and promote practical ways to support young people to thrive.

Youth Mental Health Day takes place each year in September. Visit stem4.org.uk/resources to explore resources from previous campaigns and find out how you can continue supporting young people’s mental health throughout the year.

Count down to #YMHD2027 with us!
stem4's Youth Mental Health Day returns on Friday 17th September 2027
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Organised by stem4, Youth Mental Health Day brings together young people, schools, families, professionals and organisations across the UK to focus on helping young people thrive.

The theme for YMHD 2026 was #BuildFutureYou.

Future You Wall

Young people’s hopes

I want a future where…

I want a future where I feel confident being myself.

— Young person

I want a future where…

I want to not worry so much about what other people think.

— Young person

I want a future where…

I want a future where I’m doing something I enjoy and feel proud of.

— Young person

I want a future where…

There are more job opportunities.

— Young person

I want a future where…

I want to have choices in the future.

— Young person

I want a future where…

I want to make sure that everyone in the young mental health community can feel free to express themselves because the mental health mind is truly wonderful.

— Young person

Hopes for young people

I want a future where…

I want my child to grow up knowing that asking for help is a strength, not something to be ashamed of.

— Carer

I want a future where…

I hope young people have the time and space to discover who they are, without feeling they have to have everything worked out.

— Professional

I want a future where…

I want all children to have access to mental health support.

— Parent

I want a future where…

There is increased support from a young age to help children with their mental health and anxiety.

— Teacher

I want a future where…

Where young people can flourish and develop themselves as individuals as part of a caring society.

— Education Professional

I want a future where…

All to be treated fairly, listened to and supported to achieve.

— Education Professional

I want a future where…

Young people can openly voice their anxieties and worries, feel supported, and learn from an early age to be positive and resilient.

— Parent/carer

I want a future where…

Young people receive early support.

— Parent/carer

I want a future where…

I would like young people to have opportunities to be curious and have time to explore their future potential.

— Mental health professional

I want a future where…

I want a future where young people enjoy great mental health and feel they can make a positive contribution to better the world.

— Mental health professional

Ways to get involved

Spread the Word

Help raise awareness by sharing our campaign online and encouraging others to take part.

Download resources

Support young people to build positive futures by using our free downloadable YMHD resources.

Fundraise

Take part in Youth Mental Health Day 2027 by fundraising for stem4 and helping us reach more young people who need support.

Donate

Support young people’s mental health by making a donation to stem4 this YMHD.

Hear from schools and young people

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“The YMHD resources are always genuinely good, our students engage with them in a way they don’t with other campaigns.”

Head of PSHE, Birmingham

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“YMHD made me realise I could ask for help with small things, before they became big things.”

Sixth form student, Bristol

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“Last year we ran our first YMHD assembly and three students came to see a pastoral lead that same day. Thank you for what you do.”

Deputy Head, Glasgow

Fundraise for stem4

Expert support, right in your pocket

Whether you’re a young person looking for help, a school wanting to support students, or a family trying to understand what someone is going through, stem4 has clinically developed tools for you.

stem4 mental health apps

stem4’s five apps put clinically validated mental health support directly in the hands of young people. Developed by Dr Nihara Krause MBE and co-created with young people, each is based on evidence-based therapy.

Clear Fear for Schools

Clear Fear for Schools provides early stress and anxiety support for your whole school with 8 out of 10 students reporting reduced anxiety and less need for professional help. Find out how to help students manage anxiety and build resilience.

Support for young people

Whether you’re a young person trying to understand what you’re experiencing, a parent concerned about someone you love, or an educator looking for resources to share, stem4 has trusted information for you.

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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.

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