Mental Health

Where can I get help if I feel low?

Medically reviewed by Letena Medical Team

English

የመንፈስ ጭንቀት ከተሰማኝ እርዳታ የት አገኛለሁ?
የመንፈስ ጭንቀት ሲሰማ ከሚያምኑት ሰው፣ ከጤና ባለሙያ ወይም ከለቲና ሀኪም እርዳታ ማግኘት እንደሚቻል የሚያሳይ አጋዥ መልስ።


Amharic question: የመንፈስ ጭንቀት ከተሰማኝ እርዳታ የት አገኛለሁ? English question: I have been feeling low for a while. Where can I get help?

First, please know that reaching out is a good and brave step, and feeling low is something many young people go through. You have more options than you might think. Start with someone you trust, a friend, a family member, a teacher, or an elder, and let them know how you've been feeling. Talking often lightens the load and reminds you that you're not alone. Simple daily habits can help too, like getting enough sleep, moving your body, and doing one small thing you enjoy. If the low feeling has lasted a while or is getting in the way of daily life, it's worth speaking with a health worker or counsellor, who can guide you on next steps. In Ethiopia, mental health care is now available in general health centres, so your nearest one is a good place to start, and in Addis Ababa, Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital is the main hospital for this care. Talking therapies help, and for some people medicine prescribed by a doctor helps too. Most people feel better with support. You can also talk with a Letena doctor in private about how you're feeling, and they can help you find the right care. If at any point you feel hopeless or have thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out immediately to someone you trust and to a professional, and if you are in immediate danger, go to the nearest health facility. You are not alone, and help is available. You can talk to a Letena doctor in private, free of charge, with a reply within a few hours.

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