Brandon Long, a former client of conversion therapy, testified against a Kentucky bill that aims to legalize this practice for minors. He described the negative impact of therapy sessions that characterized his identity as a failure and warned of the bill's allowance for parents to subject children to harmful treatments. Major medical organizations argue conversion therapy is ineffective and dangerous, linked to increased risks of mental health issues among LGBTQ+ individuals. The bill passed despite widespread opposition, as over half of states have already banned or restricted conversion therapy for minors.
"Just imagine yourself being told, session after session, that if you remained as you were, you would be rejected."
"The bill creates a legal shield for conversion therapy, allowing parents to force their children into a practice condemned by every major medical and mental health organization worldwide."
"Conversion therapy has been denounced by major medical organizations including the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association. They say it's ineffective and harmful."
"More than half of states have banned or restricted the practice for underage patients since California became the first to do so in 2012."
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