The path for homosexuals in LDS theology

[tooblue]

Those are all substantial contributing factors. As is a lack of acceptance of LGBT individuals. But each of those factors, and isolating discrimination as a main culprit do not address the single biggest factor that causes any person to take their own life: mental illness.

It's common for advocates to suggest arguments against gender fluidity etc. are binary. The problem is, they often do so making equally binary arguments of their own. The hard truth is, the numbers suggest that even if all discrimination suddenly stopped (which is a goal worth striving for). Large numbers of LGBT individuals would still take their own life. Just as large numbers of people would still take their life, even if all the coal mining jobs came back. The heart of the problem is a lack of understanding and access to help, in dealing with debilitating mental health issues.

Prevalence Of Mental Disorders May Be Higher Than Previously Thought:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_4568843.html

[Two Utes]

Prevalence Of Mental Disorders May Be Higher Than Previously Thought:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_4568843.html

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Aren't we all a little mentally ill?

[NorthwestUteFan]

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Aren't we all a little mentally ill?

Yes we are. That is why it is irresponsible to simply blame the victim for his own suicide.

"He did it because he was broken" or "He wasn't right in the head..."

[tooblue]

Yes we are. That is why it is irresponsible to simply blame the victim for his own suicide.

"He did it because he was broken" or "He wasn't right in the head..."

Not sure I understand your logic? No one is simply blaming anyone. Rather, that's the problem. It is unfortunate that there are persons who insist, despite the overwhelming evidence, that suicide is exclusively the consequence of bullying in all it's various forms, or due solely to an individual having to suffer through dire economic circumstances. I truly believe every person will deal with a mental health issue, in some form or another, during their life-time. Bullying, a lack of compassion and kindness, poverty and desperation, occurring at an inopportune time, could certainly push someone over the edge. However, legitimate and significant mental health challenges are what put that person in proximity to the edge in the first place. It is irresponsible to suggest otherwise.

[tooblue]

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Aren't we all a little mentally ill?

Well, speaking as the black sheep—absolutely.