Major medical associations have repudiated conversion therapy, concluding it is ineffective and associated with increased depression and suicidal thoughts among minors, and about half of U.S. states have laws banning conversion therapy for people under 18.
October 07, 2025
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policy
Medical consensus and state-level policy trends regarding therapeutic practices aimed at changing sexual orientation.
Major medical associations have concluded that conversion therapy is ineffective and potentially harmful for young people.
October 07, 2025
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medical_consensus
Summarizes the position of leading medical bodies regarding the efficacy and risks of conversion therapy for youth.