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Film to help families prevent LGBT youth suicides

When families reject their lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) children, it dramatically increases the youths' risk for suicide. Experts hope a new film aimed at families - religious families in particular - will help ease the tensions that drive those youngsters to kill themselves.

The 20-minute film, called "Families are Forever," focuses on LGBT suicide while it follows the journey of a devout Mormon family whose 13-year-old son comes out as gay. The family discusses its reactions, decisions and how they reconciled their beliefs with their son's announcement.

The film and supporting materials, part of a growing . . .