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In recognition that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender is part of the 14 natural spectrum of human identity and is not a disease, disorder, illness, 15 deficiency, or shortcoming, the General Assembly finds: 16 (1) After conducting an evaluation of peer-reviewed journal literature on 17 sexual orientation change efforts, the American Psychological Association’s 18 Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation 19 concluded that sexual orientation change efforts can pose critical health risks to 20 lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons.
originally posted by: kaylaluv
a reply to: In4ormant
I believe what it means is that you can't make "cure" gender dysphoria with these types of therapy methods anymore than you can "cure" homosexuality. The current standard treatment of changing the body to match the mind is the best. Trying to change the mind to match the body just hasn't worked, and in some cases, has been more harmful.
originally posted by: kaylaluv
a reply to: In4ormant
I believe what it means is that you can't make "cure" gender dysphoria with these types of therapy methods anymore than you can "cure" homosexuality. The current standard treatment of changing the body to match the mind is the best. Trying to change the mind to match the body just hasn't worked, and in some cases, has been more harmful.
originally posted by: windword
a reply to: In4ormant
Here ya go. legislature.vermont.gov...
In recognition that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender is part of the 14 natural spectrum of human identity and is not a disease, disorder, illness, 15 deficiency, or shortcoming, the General Assembly finds: 16 (1) After conducting an evaluation of peer-reviewed journal literature on 17 sexual orientation change efforts, the American Psychological Association’s 18 Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation 19 concluded that sexual orientation change efforts can pose critical health risks to 20 lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons.
originally posted by: In4ormant
Can anyone find a link to the bill. It says in the article gender identity as well. I would like to see the wording as it relates to that.
Does it mean no converting to a different gender as well?
Need more information.
originally posted by: yuppa
originally posted by: In4ormant
Can anyone find a link to the bill. It says in the article gender identity as well. I would like to see the wording as it relates to that.
Does it mean no converting to a different gender as well?
Need more information.
GASp then GENDER is MENTAL THEN??? OH NOEESSSSSSSSS!!!! So those Scientist and Psychologist were right all along. Im soooo shocked.