We’re always delighted to report on the achievements of our chosen charity, stem4. They recently won the Innovative Mental Health Intervention award for Clear Fear, their clinically developed anxiety management app for young people.

The award was given by The Mental Health Awards, which recognises and celebrates successful interventions and inspirational stories of people who have experienced recovery. Since 2019, organisations, services and individuals have been awarded for their relentless work toward making a difference in their communities. These awards symbolise hard work and heart-felt devotion.

Clear Fear has demonstrated sustained, high-impact support, acting as a crucial, round-the-clock mental health tool. Since 2023, the app’s 43,000 UK users have managed over 55,000 anxious thoughts, with 92% of the over 60,000 in-app activities reported as helpful. Globally, the app has surpassed 1.13 million downloads and is proven to be effective, with 89% of users reporting reduced anxiety symptoms after each use.

Widely recommended by NHS Trusts and platforms, Clear Fear provides effective support between appointments, addressing an important gap in care delivery. Furthermore, stem4 is proactively integrating the app into whole school wellbeing strategies to cohesively support student mental health. Supported by independent clinical studies and constant adaptation to new challenges like Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), Clear Fear is an outstanding example of youth- and clinician-led digital innovation that is making a measurable difference in the lives of young people worldwide.

Congratulations to stem4 for your amazing work. We are always proud of everything you do.

You can make a difference to teenage mental health by donating. Just visit stem4’s donation page: Donate – Donation amount – JustGiving