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Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LBGTQI+ Youth

111 pages. Includes bibliography. This report provides a comprehensive research overview of effective and ineffective therapeutic practices related to youth of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity. SAMHSA's new report: Provides an updated evidence-based roadmap for supporting and affirming LGBTQI+ youth. Comprehensively reviews the key scientific studies , guidelines from major medical and other professional associations, and implications for clinical care. Offers guidance and highlights resources for health care providers, educators, families, community leaders, and others — to reduce behavioral health inequities facing LGBTQI+ youth and their families. Explores policy levers and future research areas that can improve the behavioral health of LGBTQI+ youth. Significant research over the past several years lays to rest any questions about sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI, pronounced “SO-gee”) change efforts — commonly known as “conversion therapy.” It is harmful, ineffective, inappropriate, and should never be provided to youth. Furthermore, new research supports gender-affirming care for youth.

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