The article discusses the harmful effects of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly emphasizing that such practices lead to increased mental health issues and suicide risks. Casey Pick from the Trevor Project highlights that conversion therapy is based on the flawed notion that suppressing one's identity can change it. A study suggests that nearly 700,000 LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. have undergone this therapy, leading to significant economic costs and societal consequences. While major medical associations denounce conversion therapy, the ongoing debate highlights the necessity for support and affirmation for queer youth.
"[It's all] is premised on the idea that if you suppress an individual's ability to express their identity, then maybe they will not have that identity," says Pick.
"Current Issue: Some of the country's leading medical groups, including the American Psychiatric Association and the American Medical Association, have condemned conversion therapy because of these myriad harms."
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