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Gov. Andy Beshear is in favor of making Kentucky the 21st state to ban conversion therapy. AP Photo/Bryan Woolston

June 24, 2021

Conversion therapy is discredited and increases risk of suicide – yet fewer than half of US states have bans in place

Donna Sheperis, Palo Alto University and Carl Sheperis, Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Kentucky lawmakers are trying to make the state the 21st to enact a ban on conversion therapy. In states that are ‘silent’ on the issue, nonprofessionals are allowed to continue the harmful practice.

Studies show that family acceptance or rejection has a big impact on a trans child’s mental health and happiness. Scott Hoon / Barcroft Media via Getty Images

April 20, 2021

How parents can support a child who comes out as trans – by conquering their own fears, following their child’s lead and tolerating ambiguity

Em Matsuno, Palo Alto University

A psychologist and expert on gender diversity explains strategies for creating a healthy environment for trans or nonbinary kids.

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Conversion therapy is discredited and increases risk of suicide – yet fewer than half of US states have bans in place

How parents can support a child who comes out as trans – by conquering their own fears, following their child’s lead and tolerating ambiguity

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