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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.
We offer evidence-based, interactive activities where education meets excitement.
Learn to understand & manage your emotions like a pro
Learn ways to tackle problems and feel awesome
Discover how small actions can make a big difference in how you feel!
Breathe in Stress Out!
Enhance your well-being and strengthen your bond with your child by learning new skills through our evidence-based activities.
Enhance your well-being and master the management of socio-emotional challenges in school children through our evidence-based activities.
Learn how to create a safe space for children in school and help them learn life skills.
Learn skills to manage children with socio-emotional problems.
Learn ways to take care of your well-being and help children by creating a stress-free environment.
EASE (Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions):
A CBT-based support for adolescent wellbeing.
Transform your career with Smart Step online Mental Health trainings.
Enroll for free, earn a certificate, and build YOUR CAREER in delivering evidence-based youth mental health therapies.
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.
To address the significant burden of depression and anxiety among young people in Pakistan
To deliver optimized mental health care to young people, improving their well-being, functioning, and academic performance
Through robust research, activities & program, we implement evidence-based strategies tailored to meet individual needs.
Our youth activities blend education with excitement, offering evidence-based and play-focused experiences
Parents are invited to practical activities to foster their child’s growth and confidence and their well-being.
Our activities for teachers will help them create a safe space for children in school and take care of their health.

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051-2656172-3
+92-333-0590373
smartstep@gihd.org.pk
18, C2/C4, Sector H, Phase 5, DHA, Islamabad Pakistan
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