Expertly navigating the online world
The digital age is here to stay. In an era where digital interactions define much of our lives, the challenge of promoting positive mental health has never been more critical.
As a professional working with young people, a parent or a carer, you have a unique responsibility – and a great opportunity – to empower the next generation with the resilience and support they need to thrive online and beyond.
Updated regularly, stem4’s training delivered by expert clinicians helps you to understand the everchanging online world, leverage its benefits and manage the potential harms.
Professionals
Parents & Carers
- Expert-Led:
Our training courses are led by experts in the field of mental health and digital literacy, ensuring you receive up-to-date information and practical strategies. Our courses have trained industry-leading media literacy experts in the UK and internationally. - Flexible Learning:
Designed to fit into your busy schedule, our online format allows you to learn at your own pace and convenience, with access to resources and support when you need it. - Make a Real Difference:
Armed with the knowledge and skills from our training, you’ll be better positioned to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people you work with, helping to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital world. - Certification of Completion:
Enhance your professional development and credibility with a certification from stem4, showcasing your commitment to supporting the mental health of young people in a digital age.
Meet the expert clinicians
Dr Nihara Krause MBE
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
30+ years’ experience
Digital mental health pioneer
Founder and CEO of stem4
Chief Clinical Officer at stem4
Adviser to Snapchat
Dr Richard Graham
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
30+ years’ experience
Digital mental health pioneer
Clinical Director at stem4
Digital health and e-safety expert
Adviser to TikTok
What expertise would you like to gain?
We have a range of training courses to cater for your needs:
- Introduction to Online Safety First Aid – for Health Professionals (90-minute webinar)
- Media Literacy & Mental Health – CPD-accredited for Health Professionals (4 x 60-minute webinars)
- Screen Smart Parenting – The 5 Ps Digital Family Pledge – for Parents and Carers (60-minute webinar)
- Reel to Real: Building Positive Mental Health for Boys and Young Men in a Digital World – for Parents and Carers (2 x 60-minute webinars)
93% of trainees would recommend these training courses, here’s why:
“I feel more confident in talking to young people about the benefits and harms of social media following this course. I also have a better understanding of things such as algorithms and issues around digital inequality”
“The sessions have been fantastic. Feeling quite confident in the media world myself and thinking that I understood a lot of the pitfalls and risks; this has really helped me to update my knowledge and ensure that I am aware of the current needs and challenges. So informative and lots to think about and put into my practice supporting individuals”.
“It was really engaging and accessible – all levels of digital ability can find the training useful”
“[Following the training] I am not afraid to have conversations with pupils about their social media habits and how these are likely to have an effect on their mental health”
“The webinars were very informative and well-paced. The speakers were both excellent and extremely knowledgable”
“Thought-provoking and important given the significance of social media in the lives of young people”
“There were some great examples here to share with my colleagues and support us to adapt the way we approach supporting others”
“Every aspect of the course has helped build my confidence in talking with young people about their digital lives”
Third Sector Award 2024 finalist
stem4 was a finalist for a Third Sector Award 2024 in the category ‘Breakthrough of the Year’ for our Online Safety First Aid (OSFA). A National Training Programme on Media Literacy and Mental Health.
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All proceeds from the training directly support stem4’s mission of promoting positive mental health among young people. By participating, you not only benefit from expert guidance, but you also contribute to our ongoing work in early intervention in young people’s mental health.