Conversion Practices in Eating Disorder Treatment: A Lived Experience Narrative

Conversion practices (sometimes referred to as 'conversion therapy') refer to interventions that aim to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. While these are often associated with faith-based settings, they can also occur in secular healthcare contexts. The practices are associated with significant psychological harm.

Citation:
Spadaccini C, Schweizer K. Conversion Practices in Eating Disorder Treatment: A Lived Experience Narrative. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2026.

Keywords:
Gender identity; psychological harm; eating disorder; mental health

Abstract:
Conversion practices (sometimes referred to as 'conversion therapy') refer to interventions that aim to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. While these are often associated with faith-based settings, they can also occur in secular healthcare contexts. The practices are associated with significant psychological harm.