So-called conversion therapy is not only just something that doesn't work; it's actually shown to be incredibly harmful, and some of the speeches have pointed that out. Trying to convert someone by making them believe that, due to their sexuality or gender identity, there is something wrong with them that requires changing can cause severe adverse mental health effects. Claiming to be able to cure homosexuality, as if it is a mental illness or some kind of behavioural problem, and giving people false hope at a time when they are struggling about who they are is harmful and can be fatal for members of the rainbow community who are already vulnerable—and five times more at-risk of mental health issues and harm.