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Study based on questionnaires completed by 4,426 LGBTQ+ people in the USA suggests conversion practice is linked with symptoms of depression, PTSD and suicidal thoughts or attempts.
Cisgender and transgender participants subjected to both types of conversion practice had a greater risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts than transgender participants.
Transgender participants reported greater mental health symptoms overall.
Cisgender and transgender participants who had undergone conversion practice had a similarly increased likelihood of depression and PTSD.
Neither had increased symptoms of anxiety.
Transgender participants who did not volunteer to participate in The PRIDE Study may include those who are most adversely affected by conversion practices and have poorer mental health outcomes.
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