Helping yourself;
There is nothing shameful or bad about asking for help. In the course of their lives, everyone will find themselves in situations that they cannot or do not want to deal with alone. Many problems can often be solved with just a few open conversations. By seeking help when you are not feeling well, you are taking responsibility for yourself and your well-being.
Entrust yourself to another person
These can be parents, siblings, friends, but also teachers or school psychologists. You don’t have to be alone with your feelings and thoughts. It often helps to tell someone else about the situation and receive support.
Contact a professional support centre
The people who work there are trained to support people like you. They won’t talk to anyone about your concerns if you don’t want them to, so you can confide in them completely. There are many different ways to get help. For example, you can contact them by phone or chat or go to a counselling centre.
Contact a physician
For example, if you have a family doctor who has known you for a long time and with whom you get on well, you can also make an appointment there. Another alternative is your paediatrician. Doctors are bound by confidentiality and are trained to look after the well-being of their patients.
Use professional sources
Although there are many reports on the internet about a wide variety of situations, these can sometimes cause unfounded fear or be based on false facts. It is also often difficult to understand how reliable the information on the internet is. There are many free help centres where you can not only find a contact person, but also get various information that can help you.
Here you will find a list of contact points across Germany that you can turn to with your concerns. You can find more questions and answers about our initiative in our FAQs.