‘Conversion Therapy’ Puts LGBTQ+ People At Greater Risk For Mental Health Disorders, New Study Suggests

Forbes September 30, 2024
Arianna Johnson

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The scientifically discredited practice of “conversion therapy” is still prevalent in several U.S. states to this day, and a new study found LGBTQ+ people who undergo the practice are more likely to experience poor mental health than those who haven’t.

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What Is Conversion Therapy And Why Is It So Controversial?

Conversion therapy—sometimes called reparative therapy—is a practice aimed at changing an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity, according to nonprofit advocacy organization GLAAD. The technique has been practiced since the 19th century, though older methods often subjected patients to more extreme measures like lobotomies and shock treatments. Conversion therapy is opposed by several medical organizations, including the American Psychiatric Association, the American Medical Association and the American...

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