This video is Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson's response to recent suicides by young people who have been bullied.
Hanson adds his voice to the more than 3,000 videos in the It Gets Better project with words of reassurance and hope to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth, saying, "You are a beloved child of God."
The Trevor Project The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LBGTQ youth by providing resources and a nationwide, 24-hour hotline. If you are considering suicide or need help, call: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386).
BullyingInfo.orgBullyingInfo.org is a project of the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs (IWGYP) focused on providing tools and resources for youth, parents, teachers and mental health providers to prevent and address bullying.
It Gets Better ProjectYou can watch more videos at ItGetsBetterProject.com.
For a complete listing by date of messages and statements made by Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, visit Recent Messages.
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For messages from the presiding bishop made prior to 2008, visit Archived Messages, 2001-2007.