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A Central Florida couple is sounding the alarm about youth melancholy right after their 16-year-old daughter committed suicide before starting off her senior year of high faculty.

McKenna Brown, 16, was a star athlete who hoped to participate in women's hockey at College of South Florida. She was a person day absent from starting her past year at East Lake Large in Tarpon Springs right before tragically taking her possess daily life on Aug. 7.

"She built a few faults. It led to some bodily, sexual, emotional abuse," her dad Hunter stated to FOX 13 in Tampa Bay. "She was blackmailed. She was bullied. She was betrayed by her most effective pal."

McKenna Brown's moms and dads say they wish she requested for help right before using her personal life. (Furnished by the Brown family members by way of FOX 13)

Her mothers and fathers say that irrespective of experiencing cyberbullying and abusive friendships during her teenagers, enjoying hockey experienced provided her function and a source of joy.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Business is investigating McKenna's dying when her moms and dads grieve.

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"It's been whole hell, and I know she's all about us continue to, but she's not right here bodily and that hurts," her mother Cheryl reported.

McKenna Brown hoped to play women's hockey at University of South Florida. (Provided by the Brown family members by way of FOX 13)

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But while they mourn, Cheryl and Hunter Brown are also spreading recognition. Not only do they inspire suicidal individuals to talk up, they are also keeping mom and dad of other youngsters involved accountable.

"If you're informed of something which is likely on in your kid's everyday living that is influencing a different child, you received to say a little something," Cheryl emphasised. "You are unable to just not say some thing. That's not Alright and that could've prevented this."

Most of all, McKenna's mother and father are emphasizing the significance of kindness and empathy.

McKenna's dad and mom Hunter and Cheryl hope her tragic loss of life will unfold consciousness about psychological overall health. (FOX 13)

"When you see somebody who is currently being ostracized or by yourself or just wants a small hug, decide-me-up, you know, attain out to them," Hunter mentioned.

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"Throw your arm all-around them," Cheryl added. "That is what she did. And that is the McKenna way."