Evidence showed the four were experiencing conflicts adjusting to life in a new culture.
Social isolation is a risk in suicide.
Youth who are already isolated from their country of origin may also be isolated from their culture, from their parents and from their peers. Pallan, who was born in India and came to B.C. when he was a child, said schools and social services must do more to keep pace with the province's changing population. Our support systems need to be relevant and accessible to people from different cultures so they are more likely to seek help. Pallan said everyone can play a part by accepting and supporting cultural differences so new Canadians, especially children and youth, feel more comfortable with their peers and as part of the community. It's tough enough being a teen.