Tag: suicide

An opinion on James Talarico’s claim that God is nonbinary, exploring faith, politics and reactions from conservative Christians.

Suicide rates among Gen Z adults are climbing, especially for Black and Hispanic men. Experts cite untreated depression, stigma, and social media.

For every 100 girls, 614 boys and men are incarcerated in local jails, 441 boys and men aged 20 to 29 — and 293 aged 15 to 19 — die by suicide and 255 are classified as having an emotional disturbance in schools.

Even with people in the public eye, most recently Meghan Markle, being more open about their mental health, there is still an insurmountable amount of shame, loneliness, and isolation surrounding it

How can places of worship provide a welcoming space for those who are living in fear or are contemplating suicide?

Mental illness and suicide are still very stigmatized, most of the time no one wants to talk about it.

As a Christian, I believe my living is supposed to serve Him and that pretty much rules out any ‘right’ I have to decide when or how I die.