I strongly support adopting a ban on conversion therapy.  Conversion therapy is widely regarding by mental health professionals as dangerous and discredited.  Sexual minorities are not mentally ill and should never be subjected to "therapy" that uses rejection, shame and emotional abuse to try to change who they are.  Young people need protection from this harmful practice, which has no place in the skill set of a mental health professional.  Rather, mental health professionals should provide ethical and affirming care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.