The Save Toby Project is an effort to honor the life of Toby Tylor Pulice by promoting suicide awareness and funding groundbreaking mental health research. We work closely with Dr. Leanne Williams and the Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health and Wellness to accelerate the adoption of precision psychiatry treatment.
Toby was born on August 25, 1999, in Mission Viejo, California. A gifted and passionate learner, he devoted his time to helping others, even raising funds to establish libraries in Ethiopia. He had a witty, satirical sense of humor and was deeply loved as a son, brother, and friend.
Behind his remarkable spirit, Toby fought a silent battle with severe mental illness. Despite seeking therapy, trying various medications, and holding onto hope, the weight of his struggles became too much to bear. On September 21, 2018, just after his nineteenth birthday, Toby’s battle came to an end.
Our project seeks to prevent similar stories by pushing forward precision psychiatry—an approach that identifies the most effective treatments through a person’s unique biology and mental health profile. No one should have to suffer through years of ineffective therapies.
Precision psychiatry is a revolutionary approach that leverages an individual’s unique biology to improve diagnosis accuracy and personalize treatment. By moving away from trial-and-error methods, we aim to provide faster, more effective, and compassionate care to those who need it most.
