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New SAMHSA Report Underscores the Harms of Conversion Therapy & Importance of Affirmation for LGBTQ Young People’s Mental Health

The landmark report consistently cites The Trevor Project’s research, which finds conversion therapy is associated with increased suicide risk, while affirmation promotes well-being. March 31, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, and Born Perfect, the National Center for Lesbian Rights’ program to end conversion therapy, released the following statements in response to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) new report published today: “Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth.” Statement from Kasey Suffredini (he/him), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs for The…
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The Trevor Project Opposes Indiana Bill Undermining LGBTQ Youth Protections Against Conversion Therapy

18% of LGBTQ youth in Indiana reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year February 13, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, voiced its opposition to SB 350 — a bill that would prohibit counties, cities, towns and other local units of government from enforcing any sort of protections for LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and discredited practices of conversion therapy. SB 350 will be heard on the Senate floor today at 1:30pm ET. “Conversion therapy is still happening: our…