Welcome to Facts about Youth

Facts About Youth (Facts) is a resource created by health professionals to provide policymakers, parents and youth with the most current medical and psychological facts about sexual development.

Amid debate in the medical and mental health fields concerning the causes and proper approaches to youth with non-heterosexual attractions,  Facts is intended to be a resource to promote the factual and respectful discussion of these potentially divisive issues. This is a web site for and about youth and their needs.

 

Attention: School Superintendents

Out of concern for the health and well-being of all youth, the American College of Pediatricians presents the following letter to all school superintendents in the United States. Continue Reading »Attention: School Superintendents

 

Update on Sexual Orientation Change

The National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) releases an updated statement on Sexual Orientation Change.