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Survivors Highlight Dangers of Conversion Therapy as Supreme Court Reviews Case

1/29/2026

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The Trevor Project's Sharing Space features survivors describing traumatic conversion therapy.
Dr. Bobbie Glass described that conversion therapy caused depression and suicidal thoughts and did not change identity.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case affecting state bans on minors' conversion therapy.
Research shows LGBTQ+ individuals subjected to these practices are more likely to attempt suicide.
Advocates urge lawmakers to prioritize those affected amid rising threats to LGBTQ+ youth.

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The Trevor Project's Sharing Space features survivors describing traumatic conversion therapy.
Dr. Bobbie Glass described that conversion therapy caused depression and suicidal thoughts and did not change identity.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case affecting state bans on minors' conversion therapy.
Research shows LGBTQ+ individuals subjected to these practices are more likely to attempt suicide.
Advocates urge lawmakers to prioritize those affected amid rising threats to LGBTQ+ youth.