11. 8. 2026 Psychology and Wellbeing
We live in a world that places enormous demands on us. Unfortunately, an increasing number of young people and adults in the Czech Republic are experiencing anxiety, loneliness and other forms of psychological distress. Perhaps you know that feeling yourself: the tightness in your chest and the sense that everything has simply become too much.
Reaching out for professional help is often made more difficult by the fear of being judged, our tendency to downplay what we are going through and, last but not least, long waiting times caused by a shortage of mental health professionals. The result can be a painful feeling that there is no one we can turn to and that we are left to deal with our difficulties entirely on our own.
In this article, we will explore what happens in the body during an anxiety attack, look at effective techniques for calming the nervous system and consider the forms of support that are available to all of us.
When a panic attack or intense anxiety takes hold, the body automatically switches into its evolutionary “fight-or-flight” response. Adrenaline floods the system, the heart rate increases, breathing can become shallow and you may experience tightness in your chest.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide. It is important to remember, however, that even the most intense acute symptoms will eventually pass.
If you feel an anxiety attack coming on, there are several tried-and-tested steps you can take:
Once the acute phase has passed, a natural question follows: What next?
According to the WHO, peer and community support should form a fundamental part of the mental health support system. It is often the most needed, most affordable and most easily scalable layer of support, yet paradoxically remains one of the most underfunded worldwide.
In the Czech Republic, Ondřej Nádvorník, founder of SATI App Czech Republic and organiser of the international Better Mind, Better City conference, is working to help bridge this gap.
SATI App offers a free, digital and completely safe form of support. It connects people experiencing emotional distress with trained peer volunteers using the empathetic MIND First Aid methodology and the so-called 4S model: Support, Sense, Summarise and Self-Care.
As Ondřej Nádvorník puts it:
To prevent anxiety from recurring and avoid falling back into old patterns, we need to take regular care of our mental wellbeing. Expert institutions, including the Czech National Institute of Mental Health (NÚDZ), have long emphasised the importance of mental hygiene, reducing stigma and continuously developing our psychological resilience.
If you are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the human mind, whether for your personal development or to advance your career, you may be considering studying psychology. However, a traditional university psychology degree is no longer the only way to gain valuable insight into these important topics.
At NEWTON University, we have designed modern, highly practical educational programmes to help you explore them. If you are interested in the intersection of psychology and leadership, Psychology in Management can open up new perspectives on the dynamics of teams and individuals.
For immediate personal development, calming the nervous system and preventing burnout, we welcome you to Mentální lázně, where, under the guidance of experts, you can learn self-regulation techniques and develop a better understanding of your own needs.
If, on the other hand, you want to help others build psychological resilience and reach their full potential, our professional Mental Training programme may be the ideal choice for you.
The journey towards mental wellbeing is not always straightforward, and that is perfectly okay.
But remember this: whether you are dealing with mild unease or an intense anxiety attack, you never have to face it alone. Whether you choose safe community support, explore self-discovery through one of our educational programmes or seek help from a clinical professional, every step towards better mental health matters.
Together, we can break the silence and create an environment where sharing how we feel is seen as an act of immense courage, not a sign of weakness.
11. 8. 2026 Psychology and Wellbeing
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