Gay Cure Therapy Banned by Israeli Medical Association

The Israeli Medical Association has released new rules, strictly banning the practices of gay conversion therapy, reports Haaretz.

The association, which represents more than 90 percent of all of Israel’s doctors, has made it clear that theses conversion practices are ineffective, harmful and morally dubious.

“There is a special danger in referring children and teenagers to treatment meant to change one’s sexual orientation,” the new policy states.

“A comprehensive review of studies and position papers from other organisations showed an agreement that there is no place for any treatment based on the assumption that homosexuality is a disease or a disorder that requires treatment.

“The treatments to change one’s sexual orientation have been found to be ineffective and could cause mental damage, such as anxiety, depression and suicidal tendencies.”

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