Welcome back to school! ?? We’re here to support your mental health all year long.

As we prepare for Youth Mental Health Day on the 19th of September, we’re excited to share some important updates with you! From the activities we’ve planned for Youth Mental Health Day to attending the NIHR Initiative Symposium, we’ve been working hard to provide more ways to support the mental health of young people.

Keep reading to learn about all the exciting initiatives we’ve been working on and how you can get involved!

It was World Suicide Prevention Day on the 10th of September. Sometimes life’s challenges can feel so big that they can affect a person’s ability to cope. At these times, some young people can have thoughts of suicide, which, if combined with depression can lead to self-harm and suicidal behaviours. However, there is hope that suicide is preventable by knowing the warning signs and by understanding steps to make a change, even when change feels impossible. Read more here.

??We are 1 week away from Youth Mental Health Day 2024??

(19th of September)

stem4's Youth Mental Health Day is fast approaching and we hope you will join us next week as we share tips on how young people can best look after their mental health in a digital age.

For more information visit stem4.org.uk/YMHD.

Free Youth Mental Health Day Resources

This pack contains everything that you need to get involved on social media on Youth Mental Health Day. Help us to promote positive mental health in young people this September! Download here.

This guide offers young people the tips and tricks needed to look after their mental health in a digital age. Download here.

This pack contains everything you need to put on a Youth Mental Health Day assembly at your school or college. It includes presentation slides and a script, allowing students or members of staff to start meaningful conversations about youth mental health on and offline. Download here.

Schools that sign up for the Youth Mental Health Day School Fundraising competition are able to access a school fundraising pack with posters and social media assets. Sign-up here.

Get involved

YMHD School Fundraising Challenge

We are calling all schools and colleges to sign up and enter our YMHD School Fundraising Challenge. The school to raise the most awareness and funds for stem4 will be crowned 'stem4 Ambassador School' of 2024 to 2025. Register your school to access our fundraising resources.

Live Event: "Demystifying Parenting in an Online World"

We are running a free live event on the 26th of September for parents and carers, hosted at Emanuel School (Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HS). Dr Nihara Krause MBE and Dr Richard Graham will be sharing their expert insights into how to help young people look after their mental health in a digital age. Click here to get your ticket.

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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