LGBTQ+ conversion therapy linked to higher depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts in study.

A study in The Lancet Psychiatry found that LGBTQ+ individuals who underwent conversion therapy for gender identity or sexual orientation face higher risks of depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. Analyzing responses from 4,426 participants, the research highlighted particularly severe mental health issues among transgender individuals. Despite being widely discredited, conversion practices persist in some areas, prompting calls for bans, especially for minors.

September 30, 2024
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