Cody was a multi-sport athlete with a 4.0 GPA, always had a smile on his face, and cared about his friends and family. He was highly involved in school leadership and appeared to be successful and happy.
However, I learned very quickly and painfully that his outward appearances were not a good indicator of what is happening within his mind and that he was in a tremendous amount of pain. Angie Welty
Five months before his attempt.
About three weeks before his attempt
We didn't find out until Cody was in treatment how badly he had been bullied during sports.
Cody with his mentor Wade
Cody was presented with a Super Hero Award from Clackamas County for his advocacy work in mental health awareness.
Cody and I doing KATU Town Hall on youth mental health. 2018
Cody's College Graduation 2018
Out of the Darkness Walk before Cody's Presentation
Cody sharing his story at the "Out of the Darkness" walk sponsored by the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention at Western Oregon University. 2019
Celebration after passing his Defense - Defense topic: Understanding Adolescent Suicidality; Exploration of School Connectedness, Vaping, and Research Barriers
Cody's Doctoral Graduation 2024 University of Arizona - Ph.D.