School and work are unavoidable. So, when interactions, activities and tasks start to seem overwhelming, it can impact every aspect of your life and mental health. Everyone is different, what comes easily to one may be challenging for another. In Alabama, United States, there are 4 helplines you can contact for confidential help if you:

Feel stressed and overwhelmed by the quantity or content of homework, tasks, assignments and projects.
Have powerful feelings of anger, defiance, frustration, rebellion and the sense that this is unfair.
Have intense school or work related anxiety, stress, fear or worry.
Often absentee yourself for headaches, flu, injuries and stomach bugs that you don’t really have.
Feel isolated, withdrawn and constantly tired at school or work.
Feel so trapped and powerless about school or work that you consider suicide or self-harm.
Avoid interacting or working on tasks by withdrawing, sleeping or hiding in the rest room.
Feel overwhelmed by lessons, tasks and activities and unable to handle the stress.

Interacting with peers and colleagues can be challenging. You may have trouble expressing yourself, saying the right things, or fitting into groups, but you are not alone. Your challenges at school or work may also stem from pressure or heavy workloads, sensory impairment, learning disabilities, and more.

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 Alabama, United States for free and confidential support today.