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Ending Conversion Therapy: Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth

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Non-Systematic Review

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Last Reviewed: October 2015

Workgroups: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Workgroup

This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) report presents therapeutic practices related to youths’ sexual orientation and gender identity. These practices are based on research, clinical expertise, and expert consensus. The report makes the case for eliminating the use of conversion therapy among youth.

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Objectives related to this resource (3)

Reduce bullying of lesbian, gay, or bisexual high school students — LGBT‑05
Baseline only
Reduce suicidal thoughts in lesbian, gay, or bisexual high school students — LGBT‑06
Baseline only
Reduce the proportion of lesbian, gay, or bisexual high school students who have used illicit drugs — LGBT‑07
Baseline only

Suggested Citation

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2015). Ending Conversion Therapy: Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth. Retrieved from https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Ending-Conversion-Therapy-Supporting-and-Affirming-LGBTQ-Youth/SMA15-4928?referer=from_search_result.