We often hear that school and work are among our greatest responsibilities in life. So, when we struggle to get through the day’s tasks, activities, or social and professional interactions, it’s easy to feel like we’ve failed. There are 4 helplins in Slovakia to reach out to for free support if you:

Constantly feel tired, lazy, sad or depressed, wishing you weren’t at work or school.
Have considered hurting yourself or others to end your daily troubles at work or school.
Often absentee yourself for headaches, flu, injuries and stomach bugs that you don’t really have.
Feel overwhelmed by lessons, tasks and activities and unable to handle the stress.
Feel excessively tired, depressed, hopeless, withdrawn, or consider turning to drugs or alcohol.
Have trouble understanding tasks, assignments and lessons, and feel left behind or inadequate.
Constantly feel tired, withdrawn and depressed, wishing you could be anywhere but at work or school.
Experience intense shyness, anxiety and low self-esteem when interacting on tasks with others.

If daily troubles at school or work are affecting your mental wellbeing, you’re not alone. Many people experience social anxiety, with difficulty interacting and fitting into groups. Others have trouble staying organised, comprehending lessons and tasks, or even remaining still and focused when in class or at the office.

When troubled thoughts about school or work get in the way of your potential, it might be time to access support. Receiving support doesn't make you weak – it simply means you're human. Consider contacting a helpline in Slovakia for free and confidential support today.