stem4 is a charity that promotes positive mental health in teenagers and those who support them including their families and carers, education professionals, as well as school nurses and GPs through the provision of mental health education, resilience strategies and early intervention.

This is primarily provided digitally through our innovative education programme, pioneering mental health apps, clinically-informed website and mental health conferences that contribute to helping young people and those around them flourish.

Mission

To foster the development of good mental health in teenagers 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.

Aims

• Raise early awareness and highlight the importance of early intervention in teenage mental health issues – taking steps to help stem problems at an early stage
• Educate through interactive conferences for schools, digital tools such as the Head Ed programme and through our comprehensive website
• Encourage debate and shared information through a programme of conferences targeting students, parents/carers, education professionals, school nurses and GPs
• Provide self-help through our mental health app library, website and booklets