LDS missionaries and mental health: The challenges are rising and so is the church’s response
Heavy workload and high expectations bring extra stresses to young proselytizers, but the faith has programs and aids in place to help with their personal salvation.
(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.