Event Brief
Dec 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM ET
APA removes homosexuality from mental illness list
By The BriefBrief
On Dec. 15, 1973, the APA declared that being gay is not a mental illness.
WHO: American Psychiatric Association
WHAT: Removed homosexuality from list of mental illnesses
WHEN: Dec 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: To reflect changing views on sexuality and mental health
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