'Conversion therapy' linked to depression, suicidal thoughts in LGBTQ+ individuals: Study

LGBTQ+ individuals in the US who undergo "conversion therapy" are more likely to experience significant mental health issues, including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal thoughts, a new Lancet study revealed. Conversion therapy refers to treatments aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, typically from LGBTQ+ identities to heterosexual ones.