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I Underwent “Conversion Therapy” As a Kid. As a Psychiatrist, I Can’t Believe the Supreme Court Might Approve This.

The Supreme Court is set to decide Chiles v. Salazar, a case challenging Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. The dispute centers on whether talk‑based treatments aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity constitute protected speech or regulated professional conduct. Psychiatrist Matt Salmon, a survivor of such therapy, argues the practice is fraudulent, harmful, and contrary to established medical standards. A ruling will determine if states can enforce evidence‑based standards on licensed therapists delivering “talk therapy.”