Responding to Ellen on Mormons and Teen Suicide
Deseret News - "Suicide exists amongst every group and must be addressed; this can only be done effectively as concerned parents, teachers, counselors and legislators work across political and religious lines." Last week, lead singer for Imagine Dragons, Dan Reynolds, stopped by the daytime talk show, Ellen . The host, Ellen DeGeneres, suggested that suicide in Utah may be related to the “shame” caused by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). “The leading cause of death for Utah kids ages 11 to 17 is suicide,” she said, reading from a card. “Suicide in Utah has increased 141 percent because of...