?? Supporting Young Minds This Holiday Season
As the holidays approach, many young people face heightened stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. At stem4, we're dedicated to ensuring they have the support they need, whenever and wherever they need it.
Thanks to your generosity, our Winter Appeal has already raised over ￡1600, helping us continue to provide our life-changing digital resources. But with 1.9 million young people in the UK lacking access to mental health support, the need remains critical.
?? How You’ve Helped So Far
Thanks to your incredible generosity, our Winter Appeal has already raised over ￡1,000, enabling us to provide life-changing digital resources to 1,000 young people in need.
In 2023, only 30% of young people in the UK received mental health support, leaving 1.9 million without help. At stem4, we are working hard to bridge this gap. Last year, our apps supported 300,000 young people, offering tools to manage anxiety, low mood, self-harm, eating disorders, and low self-worth.
Your continued support helps us keep our apps running, safe, and accessible for all young people, particularly those who might otherwise go without support. Click here to watch our Winter Appeal video.
Together, we’re making a real difference. Let’s keep the momentum going. Donate Today
?? Digital Resources for Children and Young People this Holiday Season
If you know a young person in need of support, remind them that help is only a tap away. Our apps offer immediate assistance:
Encourage them to download our apps this holiday season. Every download makes a difference.
A Lifeline Through Tough Times: Sarah's* Experience with Calm Harm
Having PTSD triggers that induce extreme emotional flashbacks recently has caused almost constant, inescapable feelings of anxiety, which in turn triggered my self-harm urges. The suggestions on Calm Harm helped me realize there are other ways to escape, and I didn’t even need to complete the setup to use the tools.
The creators clearly have a deep understanding of DBT skills and truly care about users’ mental health. While I am lucky to have access to professional help, this app has helped me cope tremendously. It’s so much better than others, like I Am Sober, which do nothing but make you feel bad when you press reset.
Calm Harm is now a permanent addition to my home screen. The little characters also help—it’s amazing how something so simple and adorable can lift your mood.
(*This name has been changed.)
This story is just one example of how your support changes lives. By sharing our apps, you’re helping us create a safety net for thousands of young people this holiday season. Let’s ensure no one feels alone this winter.
?? Resources for Professionals and Families
We know the holidays can be overwhelming for everyone. That’s why we have dedicated courses for families and professionals to help you create supportive environments:
Together, we can ensure young people feel supported at home, school, and in their communities.
Thank you for standing with us. Every pound, every share, every moment of your support changes lives.
Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful holiday season, The stem4 Team
stem4's mission is foster the development of good mental health in young people through enhancing early understanding and awareness in individuals, their families, schools and the community, promoting shared early detection and signposting towards prompt action and intervention. Donate to make a difference in the lives of thousands of young people.
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