Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity LGBTQ+
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity LGBTQ+ The idea that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity (LGBTQ+) is a disease is a misconception. Major medical organizations worldwide have firmly rejected this notion. Here's why LGBTQ+ is not a disease: Scientific Consensus: Leading health organizations like the American Psychological Association (APA) and the World Health Organization ( WHO ) have stated that homosexuality and transgender identities are not mental disorders. Natural Variation: Sexual orientation is a natural variation in human sexuality, just like hair color or eye color. Cross-Cultural Occurrence: LGBTQ+ identities exist in cultures all over the world, throughout history. The History of Misconceptions: Unfortunately, in the past, homosexuality was mistakenly classified as a mental illness. Decades of research and activism have thankfully corrected this misconception. Focus on Acce...