Are There Other Suicide Attempt Survivors in the Church?

Princess has survived multiple suicide attempts. In this video, she tells how she has found hope and healing through her faith in Jesus Christ.

Suicide has touched the lives of many members of the Church. Watch, listen to, or read some of the stories below about members who have found healing after a suicide attempt.

• Craig (“Craig’s Story,” [video, Gospel Media Library, ChurchofJesusChrist.org].)

• Elissa Stewart (“Lessons on Hope from Depression,” inspiration.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.)

• Seth Adam Smith (“He Will Ease the Burdens on Your Soul,” ComeuntoChrist.org.)

• Sheina (“Sheina’s Story,” [video, Gospel Media Library, ChurchofJesusChrist.org].)

• Skaidrīte Bokuma (“Skaidrīte Bokuma: Kurzeme Region, Latvia,” Portraits of Faith, ChurchofJesusChrist.org).

Church and Community Resources

(Some of the resources listed below are not created, maintained, or controlled by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These materials are intended to serve as additional helpful resources as you study this topic. The Church does not endorse any content that is not in keeping with its doctrines and teachings.)

• “The Infinite Power of Hope,” Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 21–24.

• “The Master Healer,” Carole M. Stephens, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016.

• “For Suicide Attempt Survivors,” Suicide Awareness Voices of Education.

• “I’m Still Here” (video, We R Native).

• “Voices of Hope,” American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.