Conversion therapy can result in mental illness, poll finds

Results of survey on faith and sexuality to be presented to Church of England synodAttempts to change a person’s sexual orientation result in high levels of mental health problems including suicide attempts, self-harm and eating disorders, according to a survey.Some respondents said they had been forced to undergo “conversion therapy”, and a handful said they had been compelled to take part in sexual activity with someone of the opposite gender. Continue reading...