The History of American Psychiatry and of LGBTQ
APA 2019
The history of American psychiatry and LGBTQ Americans are inextricably linked. As APA marks its 175th anniversary, it is important to reflect upon that relationship and examine the crucial role APA played in the transformation from the criminalization and stigmatization of homosexuality to its celebration, and APA’s advocacy for LGBTQ patients and psychiatrists and support for gay marriage.