What are the ethical considerations in providing mental health services to individuals who have experienced discrimination or trauma related to their sexual orientation or gender identity?

As a leading organization in the field of behavioral health care, the ACA stands against conversion therapy because there is no credible scientific data to ... “Conversion therapies” (or “reparative therapies”) are interventions purported to alter same-sex attractions or an individual's gender expression. Sep 18, 2024 ... On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order banning conversion therapy on minors in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Highlights. •. Conversion therapy is ineffective and likely to cause significant harm. •. Conversion therapy constitutes cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment ... Mar 17, 2025 ... “Conversion therapy has been discredited by every major medical organization that's looked at it,” the governor said. “It significantly ... Feb 20, 2023 ... Hollins sponsors HF16, legislation that would ban conversion therapy for children and vulnerable adults. It was passed 81-47, as amended, Monday ... Aug 1, 2021 ... This article responds to the widespread uncertainty in UK and international human rights law over the legality of 'conversion therapy'. Issue: Since 1998, the American Psychiatric Association has opposed any psychiatric treatment, such as. "reparative" or conversion therapy, which is based ... "Conversion therapy" means any practice or treatment administered to a person under eighteen years of age that seeks to change the person's sexual orientation ... Jul 13, 2020 ... 'Conversion therapy' can amount to torture and should be banned says UN expert ... LGBT persons endure severe pain and long-lasting psychological ...