Abstract
The work to establish the "Stop Youth Suicide Campaign (SYS)" has resulted in contact with many young adults. We realized that the most important thing for the kids was finding a caring person they can trust and talk to. This project has been a learning process for all involved. I learned that I can help and so can everyone else. This community and grassroots approach showed tangible results. It needs caring and dedication and most importantly desire to make a difference. It is hard work, but well worth it. Many people, including myself, are afraid of failure. I suffered every time I thought about someone who died from suicide, but found that I will suffer even more if more kids die. I found that even if I succeed some of the time, it is much better than none of the time.
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2015
Repository Citation
Omar, Hatim A., "Final Thoughts" (2015). Pediatrics Faculty Publications. 231.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pediatrics_facpub/231
Notes/Citation Information
Published in Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody's Business. Hatim A. Omar, (Ed.). p. 187-188.
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