It can’t always be seen, but mental illness can be present in the always-happy coworker at the office, the high-scoring student who doesn’t talk much in class or the barista who always delivers service with a smile.

Peyton James, son of College Park High School’s Swim Coach David James, was bullied ceaselessly in school for years and was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. One October day last fall he took his own life in his mother’s house after having suffered mistreatment from his peers one too many times.

“One in five teenagers thinks about suicide. One in six not only thinks about it, they’ve planned how they’re going to do it, and my son is one of the ones that did it,” David said solemnly.

Peyton’s dad has since refused to put a seal on discussing mental health and its many afflictions. The Peyton Heart Project on Facebook aims to make everyone feel good about themselves by leaving little crocheted hearts in public places or handing them to individuals. The hearts come with a tag with an affirmation and the hashtag Peyton Heart Project on one side and a compliment on the other. click here for complete story