11/06/2024
Good afternoon Big Timber
I am a part of multiple physician groups across the country.
Many of my colleagues as well as myself are fielding hundreds of messages from patients for increased feelings of anxiousness as well as suicidal ideation and thoughts of self-harm.
Holidays, winter months, stressful events including elections can bring these feelings to the forefront for lots of individuals. It is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed of.
I encourage anyone to PLEASE call 988 if you start to feel suicidal, homicidal, or any other severe psychiatric symptoms. This is the National Su***de and Crisis Lifeline free hotline, and they are staffed 24/7 with people to talk to that can get you help.
You can also call 911 or go to the ER for help.
The website https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts has some great resources for everyone including ones focused for various groups including veterans, seniors, youth, teens, LGBTQ+, etc. The website https://www.thetrevorproject.org has 24/7 access to crises managers for LGBTQ+ people having suicidal thinking or that need support.
My clinic will always be a safe haven for all people regardless of gender (biological or identity), religion, race, etc. Please do not hesitate to seek help at any time.
The Trevor Project is a non-profit su***de prevention organization that provides 24/7 crisis support services, research, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people.