Charles Silverstein (1935-2023)

Am Psychol. 2023 Dec 25. doi: 10.1037/amp0001292. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMemorializes Charles Silverstein (1935-2023). One of Charles's most important contributions to the field of psychology and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights in particular was his testimony in 1973 opposing the classification of homosexuality as a mental illness. His testimony, along with that of several others, led to the removal of homosexuality in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. He was also the founding editor of the Journal of Homosexuality, which began publication in 1976. Charles maintained a private practice in Manhattan for many years and was an advocate against conversion therapy. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).PMID:38147037 | DOI:10.1037/amp0001292
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