Use of psychological practices that attempt to change or suppress sexual orientation or gender: Position statement

This evidence-based statement outlines why the APS strongly opposes any approach to psychological practice or research that treats LGBTIQ+ people as disordered, and any approach that attempts to change or suppress an individual's sexual orientation or gender.

The APS recommends psychological approaches to psychological practice or research that work to:

• challenge negative stereotypes; 

• develop affirming social supports; 

• promote self-acceptance; and 

• increase mental health literacy.

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