Mental Health Discussion Platform Launches in Slovakia

A new mental health awareness initiative called 'Terapia slovom+' (Therapy with Words+) has been launched in Slovakia, focusing on addressing difficult and complex mental health topics through open discussion. The platform aims to combat the stigma surrounding mental health issues by encouraging dialogue rather than silence, operating under the principle that painful or complicated subjects do not disappear simply by avoiding them. The initiative represents part of broader efforts in Slovakia to improve mental health awareness and support, as the country works to address gaps in psychological care and reduce the cultural taboos that often prevent people from seeking help for mental health conditions.