Young people today face increasing mental health challenges, and finding trusted, effective support can feel overwhelming.
That’s why Staffordshire County Council has developed the Young Person’s Mental Health (YPMH) section within the Staffordshire Health App Finder – a free digital tool that young people can use directly to find expert-reviewed mental health apps.
The tool is also a valuable resource for those who support young people, including schools, colleges, youth workers, health professionals, parents, and community organisations. It makes it easy for both young people and their support networks to find safe, reliable mental health and wellbeing apps in one place.
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Why This Matters
1 in 5 young people experience a mental health problem, but many don’t know where to start looking for help.
With thousands of mental health apps available, it’s hard to know which ones are safe, effective, and trustworthy.
The YPMH section takes the guesswork out of finding support, offering expert-approved apps for anxiety, stress, low mood, and long-term mental health conditions.
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How You Can Help
We need your help to make sure this valuable resource reaches the young people who need it. Here’s how you can get involved:
✅ Encourage young people to explore the tool for themselves. It’s easy to use and helps them find the right support quickly.
✅ Share our ready-made social media posts to spread awareness.
✅ Display posters and leaflets in schools, youth centres, and healthcare settings.
✅ Include information in newsletters and on websites to signpost young people and their families to the tool.
✅ Use the tool in your own conversations with young people, whether in education, healthcare, or community settings.
By making sure young people and those around them know about this resource, we can help them access the right support, when and where they need it.
🔗 Anyone can access the new Young Person’s Mental Health (YPMH) section within the Staffordshire Health App Finder here at staffordshire.orchahealth.com/en-GB/yp-mental-health
 Promotional Resources
We have put together a pack of resources to help you share information about our new Young Person’s Mental Health App Finder, including posters, graphics, digital screen slides, pre written social media posts and more.
🔗 Find out more and access the resources here
Let’s make a difference together!
If you cannot access the above Google Drive, then you request alternative access to the materials by contacting Sandra Webb at the Children and Families, Health & Wellbeing Team on 01785 277251 or by email at sandra.webb@staffordshire.gov.uk
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