On May 5, 2018, Tycho Spelis Chiusano took his own life. A sweet, outgoing, athletic, and handsome 16-year-old, Tycho had been battling a silent depression that he kept hidden from those who loved him. Tycho’s last wish was to donate his money to a depression and bipolar organization to help others suffering from these diseases to get the help they need.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website (cdc.org) “Suicide is a serious public health problem that affects many young people. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24, and results in approximately 4,600 lives lost each year.

… A nationwide survey of high school students in the United States found that 16% of students reported seriously considering suicide, 13% reported creating a plan, and 8% reporting trying to take their own life in the 12 months preceding the survey. Each year, approximately 157,000 youth between the ages of 10 and 24 are treated in Emergency Departments across the U.S. for self-inflicted injuries.”