Mental health · Ages 13–17
When it all feels too much.
Sometimes thoughts or feelings become so heavy that it is difficult to know what to do with them.
You do not have to wait until things are at their worst before telling someone. If you are thinking about hurting yourself, do not want to live or are frightened of what you might do, getting help is important.
In an emergency
Do not face it alone
If you think you may hurt yourself or take your own life, or the situation is otherwise critical, call 113 in Norway.
If you need urgent help but there is no immediate threat to life or health, you can call the out-of-hours medical service on 116 117.
You can ask for help before an emergency
Signs that are important to take seriously
You feel you cannot carry on
If you have thoughts about not wanting to live, wishing you could disappear or being unable to see a way forward, you deserve help.
You think about hurting yourself
If you want to hurt yourself, already do so or worry that you might, it is important to tell someone.
The thoughts take up more and more space
You do not have to wait for an emergency. If painful thoughts get stronger, happen more often or make daily life difficult, you can ask for help now.
You feel you are losing control
If you are frightened of what you might do to yourself or do not feel safe alone, you need help immediately.
A first step
Tell one person how you are really feeling
It could be a parent, another adult you trust, a school nurse, GP or someone at a youth health clinic.
You do not need to explain everything. It is enough to say that you are struggling and need help.
“Things have been much harder than I have been able to say. I need you to stay with me and help me get support.”
You can also speak to someone anonymously
Help is available even if you do not know whom to contact
Mental Helse
116 123
If you need someone to talk to about difficult thoughts and feelings.
Norwegian child helpline
116 111
For children and teenagers who need help, advice or someone to talk to.
Kors på halsen (Red Cross)
800 333 21
The Norwegian Red Cross support service for children and teenagers.
In everyday life
School nurse or youth health clinic
They can speak with you and help arrange further support if you need it.
When you need understanding and hope
You can also read a letter at Bli litt til
At Bli litt til, you can read anonymous letters from people who have experienced difficult periods, loneliness, grief or other hardships. Sometimes recognising your experience in someone else's words can help.
Bli litt til is a place for recognition and hope. It is not a support or crisis service. If you need help now, use the services listed above.
Finding it difficult to say aloud?
We can help you start the conversation
Create a short message you can show or send to someone you trust, a school nurse or doctor.
Help me explainSources and further support