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The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar sides with a counselor challenging Colorado's ban on conversion therapy. In its 8-1 ruling, the Court declared that talk therapy is "pure speech" protected by the First Amendment, rather than professional conduct subject to regulation. It rejected Colorado's argument that the law governs professional actions, not speech, and issued a preliminary injunction blocking the state's law until further lower court rulings.

Conversion therapy is no longer practiced by credible, licensed healthcare providers. It is ineffective and potentially harmful. It has been denounced by every respected healthcare professional organization, including the American Psychiatric Association, the National Association of Social Workers, and American Psychological Association.

The ruling that talk therapy is simply speech is a naive understanding of the patient/clinician relationship. Professional organizations require clinicians to follow ethical codes to prevent harm to patients. Clinicians follow best-practice guidelines to deliver services that are proven effective. Under this ruling, a therapist can recommend anything regardless how harmful it is, and not be held accountable for their actions because "its just speech."

I am glad I am near the end of my career. I am sad to watch the erosion of healthcare delivery as politicians and judges, with no training in healthcare, make life threatening decisions about how the general public receives services and which services can be delivered. We cannot assume licensed healthcare providers are practicing as they were trained. Do your research before scheduling an appointment with any healthcare provider.

The majority of gay men feel confused and sometimes disgusted by LGBT people who align against their best interests and vote for policies that limit their own rights. This has mostly been explained as internalized homophobia. This video addresses the subject as that but gives a deeper explanation of the psychology behind the choice.

The Dark Truth About Gay Trump Supporters The Dark Truth About Gay Trump SupportersIn my last video about ICE in Minneapolis, I kept seeing the same comment over and over:“I genuinely don’t understan...

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Conversations with Dr. Steven Davidson Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Steven Davidson. Hi Dr. Steven, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?I knew early in life that I wanted to be a psychotherapist. I pursued a bachelors degree, and later a masters degree in social work in my […]

There is nothing new in the world of s*x. Everything we are talking about today has always existed. Historically it may have been known by different terms but human s*xuality is what it is.

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According to research, it takes women three times longer than men to achieve or**sm. Couples who don’t know this might have unrealistic expectations of each other, leading to conflict in their relationship.

According to research, men ej*****te on average within 4-10 minutes after pe*******on. The APA defines PE as ej*******on within 60 seconds after pe*******on. PE can be attributed to multiple factors including relationship conflict, psychological distress, and even cultural beliefs and attitudes.

Is Prone Ma********on Dangerous? Online sensationalist media blames prone ma********on for s*xual dysfunction. The actual research and medical issues here are murky and don't clearly suggest that it's harmful.

Men, more than women, have difficulty creating and maintaining friendships. Some theories suggest that our male brains are more wired for aggression, competition, and power than nurturing, emotional intimacy, and deep personal communication. This doesn't only interfere with men having friendships with other men. It also impairs their ability to emotionally connect with their romantic partners and their children.

If There is a Male Loneliness Epidemic in America, The Cure is Simple Lately, I’ve been reading and hearing a great deal about a supposed “Male Loneliness Epidemic in America.”