YOUTH SERVICES
Our youth activities blend education with excitement, offering evidence-based and play-focused experiences
- Online support
- Group psychological support
- Workshops
- Summer camps
Your SMART STEP towards
Mental Health & Well Being
DownloadSMART STEP
Welcome to the SMART STEP Program, an initiative to support young individuals in their mental health journey. SMART STEP will educate and empower young people, parents, and teachers to support youth mental health.
SMART STEP includes group psychological support, specialized teacher
training workshops, parenting workshops, a mental health app, and specialist support with data-driven tools to assist young individuals in improving their mental health journey.
Our commitment is to enhance youth mental health, ensuring access to services without barriers.
What we have for YOUTH
We offer evidence-based, interactive activities where education meets excitement.
Know your feelings
Learn to understand & manage your emotions like a pro
Know how three-step activity can solve your problems
Learn ways to tackle problems and feel awesome
Changing my Actions
Discover how small actions can make a big difference in how you feel!
Breathing Exercises
Breathe in Stress Out!
What we have for PARENTS
Enhance your well-being and strengthen your bond with your child by learning new skills through our evidence-based activities.
- Learn easy ways to prioritize your health and well-being, including simple breathing exercises.
- Learn the skill of spending quality time with children
- Learn the magic of positive reinforcement to nurture your child’s growth and confidence
- Learning how to really listen when your child talks to you can help you get closer to them and understand them better.
What we have for TEACHERS
Enhance your well-being and master the management of socio-emotional challenges in school children through our evidence-based activities.
Heart to Teach
Learn how to create a safe space for children in school and help them learn life skills.
Building Skills to Support Children with Socio-Emotional Challenges
Learn skills to manage children with socio-emotional problems.
Prioritizing Well-being for Both You and Your Students
Learn ways to take care of your well-being and help children by creating a stress-free environment.
What we have for PROFESSIONALS
EASE (Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions):
A CBT-based support for adolescent wellbeing.
View EASE Training →
Self Help Plus (SH+):
A 5-session stress management program that builds coping skills and emotional resilience.
Explore Self Help Plus →Training for Professionals
Transform your career with Smart Step online Mental Health trainings.
Enroll for free, earn a certificate, and strengthen your capacity to support mental wellbeing.
Evidence-based learning to build mental health knowledge and practical support skills.
Structured intervention skills for delivering guided, low-intensity mental health support.
Stress management and resilience tools to help individuals cope with difficult thoughts and emotions.
Improved communication skills for active listening, empathy, and supportive engagement.
About Us
Smart Step is a mental health and well-being initiative designed to support young people, parents, teachers, and professionals through evidence-based digital tools and practical guidance.
An initiative of the Global Institute of Human Development at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Smart Step combines research, technology, and mental health expertise to make support more accessible and engaging.
Through the Smart Step app, users can follow a structured 7-week program with animated video lessons, interactive activities, and progress tracking. The program helps users understand their emotions, build resilience, and take positive steps toward better mental well-being.
Our Mission
To address the significant burden of depression and anxiety among young people in Pakistan
Our Vision
To deliver optimized mental health care to young people, improving their well-being, functioning, and academic performance
Our Services
Through robust research, activities & program, we implement evidence-based strategies tailored to meet individual needs.
PARENT'S SERVICES
Parents are invited to practical activities to foster their child’s growth and confidence and their well-being.
- Online support
- Group psychological support
- Workshops
- Summer camps
TEACHER'S SERVICES
Our activities for teachers will help them create a safe space for children in school and take care of their health.
- Online training course
- Skills development training workshops
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Office Phone Number
0333 0590373Our Office Address
18, C2/C4, Sector H, Phase 5, DHA, Islamabad Pakistan