You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Awareness at Unwind Your Mind Psychiatry & Wellness

You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Awareness at Unwind Your Mind Psychiatry & Wellness

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and at Unwind Your Mind Psychiatry & Wellness in Yukon, OK, we believe that talking openly about mental health — including the hardest conversations — is one of the most powerful things we can do for our community. Awareness saves lives. And you deserve to know that help is always within reach.

Breaking the Silence Around Suicide

For too long, suicide has been surrounded by stigma and silence — which makes it harder for people in pain to ask for help. The truth is that suicidal thoughts are a symptom of overwhelming emotional pain, not a character flaw or a sign of weakness. Many people experience these thoughts at some point in their lives, and many of them go on to recover and thrive.

Talking about suicide does not plant the idea — it opens a door. When someone feels safe enough to say "I'm struggling," that conversation can be the beginning of healing.

Warning Signs to Watch For

Whether you are checking in on yourself or a loved one, some signs may indicate that someone needs extra support:

• Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities they used to enjoy

• Talking or writing about death, dying, or feeling like a burden to others

• Expressing feelings of hopelessness, being trapped, or having no reason to live

• Giving away meaningful possessions or saying goodbye in unusual ways

• Sudden calmness or improved mood after a period of depression (can signal a decision has been made)

• Increased use of alcohol or substances

• Significant changes in sleep patterns, appetite, or daily functioning

If you notice these signs in yourself or someone you care about, take them seriously. You do not have to have the perfect words. Simply being present and saying "I'm here" matters more than you know.

Help Is Available. Recovery Is Possible.

One of the most important things to hold onto is this: things can get better. With the right support, people experiencing even the darkest moments can find their way back to hope and connection. You are not broken. You are not beyond help. And you do not have to figure this out alone.

How UYM Clinic Can Help

At Unwind Your Mind Psychiatry & Wellness, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care for adults across the Oklahoma City area and beyond. Our services include:

• Psychiatric evaluations and medication management for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and more

• Spravato (esketamine) treatment for adults with treatment-resistant depression or those experiencing suicidal ideations — a groundbreaking option when other antidepressants have not worked

• Telehealth appointments for patients throughout Yukon, OK and the greater Oklahoma City area who prefer to meet from home

• Substance use disorder treatment and recovery support

We are a women-owned, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC affirming practice, and we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our team meets you where you are — without judgment.

If You Are in Crisis Right Now

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please reach out right away:

• Call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room

UYM Clinic does not provide emergency psychiatric services, but we want to make sure you always know where to turn.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Whether you are looking for support for yourself or want to talk through options for someone you love, our team at Unwind Your Mind Psychiatry & Wellness is here. We are currently accepting new patients in Yukon, OK and throughout the Oklahoma City area — including telehealth appointments.

Reach out to us today:

• Call or text: 405-914-6634

• Email: info@uym-clinic.com

• Book online: www.uym-clinic.com

You took the time to read this. That matters. We hope to hear from you soon.