Episode 7: Youth Suicidality and the Church (Justin Dyer)

<p>It’s not uncommon to hear popular narratives that link depression and suicide with the Church.  Are those claims accurate? Dr. Justin Dyer finds the research suggests a different narrative. In this episode, professor Dyer shares his important studies about Latter-day Saint youth suicide, depression, LGBTQ members, and religiosity that can help us act in more informed and compassionate ways.</p> <p>Click <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/10/3/227">here</a> and <a href= "https://www.deseret.com/2019/5/7/20672662/guest-opinion-the-church-and-lgbt-youth-suicide-inaccurate-claims-may-do-more-harm-than-good"> here</a> and <a href= "https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2018/09/02/commentary-did-same-sex/"> here</a> to read a few of professor Dyer's articles on the subject. </p> <p>Remember to "subscribe" to the Y Religion podcast to get automatic downloads of new episodes, and also to leave us a rating (it helps others find us). Thanks!</p>