Family, religion help lower youth suicide risk, study says | Deseret News: Religious and family involvement may be key to lowering the risk of suicide for those between the ages of 10 and 19, according to a new report by the Utah Department of Health.
Youths who reported attending religious services or activities at least once a week, 60.4 percent, were half as likely to have considered suicide than those who did not. Those who had shown symptoms of depression were less likely to consider suicide when deeply involved in their families and religion, the report says.
"If that family has good, strong relationships, if they have good communication skills, if the children feel valued and they’re part of the decision-making process with their family … that protects them from other risk factors they may have," said Jenny Johnson, spokeswoman for the Utah Department of Health.
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