09/28/2026
September is Su***de Prevention Month. I know it’s almost October, but better late than never, and if there’s one thing you get from this post, I hope it’s that it’s okay to not be perfect.
At Mostyn Law, we talk a lot about family and community. To me, that means showing up for people not only during the good times, but especially during the difficult ones.
Mental health matters. Depression is an illness, not a weakness, and asking for help should never be a source of shame.
Too many people suffer in silence because they’re afraid of being judged, they see it as a weakness, simply don’t know where to turn, or because of the nature of the mental health issues, their minds play tricks on them. We can help change that.
Depression looks like putting off work, not showing up with friends, severe memory issues or trouble focusing, fatigue, and fear.
We can check on our friends, family members, coworkers, and neighbors. We can listen without judgment. And we can continue working to break the stigma, silence, and shame surrounding mental health.
If you’re struggling, please know that you don’t have to face it alone. Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. And friends and family, this line is for you too. Use it when you don’t know what to do or where to go to help someone you care about.
Sometimes the most important thing we can say to another person is simply: “I’m here. I see you. And you matter.”
It’s okay not to be okay. It’s okay to ask for help.
— Amber Mostyn
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