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Exploring Psychology and Mental Health: Key Conferences and Events in 2025

Psychology plays a vital role in understanding human behavior, mental health, and cognitive processes. With increasing awareness and research in the field of psychology, attending specialized conferences and events is essential for professionals, researchers, and clinicians. In this blog, we’ll explore major events such as the Psychology Conference and highlight prominent gatherings like the International Psychology Conference 2025 and Psychiatry Conferences.

Psychology Conference 2025

The Psychology Conference 2025 is a premier event that brings together psychologists, researchers, and clinicians from around the globe to discuss the latest developments in psychological research, practice, and mental health care. This conference focuses on exploring new research, evidence-based practices, and innovative approaches to mental health and behavioral sciences.

International Psychology Conference

The International Psychology Conference is a global gathering of professionals dedicated to advancing the field of psychology. It offers a platform for experts to present their research, share knowledge, and discuss strategies for improving mental health outcomes.

Psychology Meetings and Psychiatry Conferences

The Psychology Meetings and Psychiatry Conferences provide valuable opportunities for professionals to exchange insights, collaborate on research, and stay updated on the latest trends and developments in mental health care, treatment strategies, and psychological therapies.

Mental Health Conferences and Psychology Events

The Mental Health Conferences and Psychology Events explore key topics such as depression, anxiety, stress management, and other mental health issues. These conferences aim to foster discussions on prevention strategies, clinical practices, and innovative treatment approaches.

Behavioral Science Congress and Behavioral Science Conference

The Behavioral Science Congress and Behavioral Science Conference emphasize the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral research. These events provide insights into human behavior, mental health, and cognitive processes.

Neuroscience Symposium and Depression Meetings

The Neuroscience Symposium highlights the connection between neuroscience and psychology, exploring how brain function impacts mental health. The Depression Meetings focus on the latest research, treatment options, and interventions for managing depression.

Psychology Forum and Psychology Conferences

The Psychology Forum is an interactive platform for professionals to engage in discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. The Psychology Conference provides a comprehensive look at current research, practices, and challenges in the field of psychology.

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Attending psychology-related conferences and events is crucial for professionals looking to stay updated on the latest trends, research, and advancements in mental health care. To explore more about upcoming Psychology Conferences in 2025, visit Neurology Events.

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International Conference on Mental Health & Psychiatry

Join the International Conference on Mental Health & Psychiatry

The International Conference on Mental Health & Psychiatry is a premier event bringing together professionals, researchers, and thought leaders to explore cutting-edge advancements in mental health and psychiatry. As part of the psychology conference series hosted by Psychiatry Summit, this event promises to be an enriching experience for attendees from all over the globe.

Why Attend This Mental Health Conference?

This Mental Health Conference is designed to address pressing issues in mental health, offering insights into innovative treatments and best practices. Whether you're a clinician, therapist, or researcher, this event provides a platform to discuss the most recent developments in mental health care.

Key Themes to Explore

Psychotherapy conference: Delve into transformative therapeutic techniques and their applications in clinical practice.

Bipolar disorder conferences: Gain valuable insights into understanding and managing bipolar disorder.

Behavioral health conferences: Explore integrated approaches to behavioral health challenges.

Youth mental health conference: Focus on the unique mental health challenges faced by adolescents and young adults.

Engage in Collaborative Discussions

The conference is more than just an academic gathering—it’s a dynamic mental health event that fosters collaboration and innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in:

Mental health symposium: Interactive sessions addressing global mental health trends.

Mental health meeting: Roundtable discussions with experts from diverse disciplines.

Global Reach and Continuing Education

As an International conferences series, the event attracts speakers and delegates from around the world, ensuring a rich exchange of ideas. This International Mental Health Conference also offers Mental Health CME Conferences credits, making it a valuable educational opportunity for medical professionals.

Building Human Resilience

A key focus of the event is fostering resilience in individuals and communities. The Human Resilience Conferences sessions will explore strategies to enhance emotional well-being and adapt to life's challenges.

Network with Global Experts

Attendees can connect with peers and leading experts in Psychiatry and Mental Health Conferences to exchange knowledge and forge meaningful collaborations.

Why Psychiatry Summit?

Psychiatry Summit is a trusted name in organizing top-tier events in the field of mental health. This conference is a must-attend for anyone passionate about improving mental health outcomes and advancing their professional expertise.

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Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Register now for the International Conference on Mental Health & Psychiatry to advance your knowledge and contribute to the global mental health dialogue.

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                                               Addiction World Conference AWC 2024

Precision global Conferences cordially invite you to our conference Addiction World Conference AWC 2024, scheduled from September 4 to 6, 2024. The conference will be conducted in a hybrid format in San Francisco, California, USA.

Conference theme: “New Frontiers in Addiction Science and Treatment”

Addiction World Conference (AWC 2024) is committed to advancing addiction research and its effective treatment by highlighting the latest breakthroughs and innovations. Our primary objective is to delve into the forefront of addiction mechanisms, policy, and practice with the purpose of addressing the shortcomings and challenges within the industry. At the core of our conference lies a commitment to foster collaboration, knowledge enrichment, and providing hands-on experience to explore the approaches to prevent and treat addiction. This conference is the best tool for experts from various expertise to collaborate and work towards the goal of enhancing the lives of affected individuals.

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[grison-in-space]

the best thing about conferences hosted at your home institution is getting to have the entire experience of stumbling in bewilderment towards an unfamiliar alumnus building and repeatedly getting lost... all while being intensely cognizant that you are no more than half a mile from your usual daily parking spot.

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2020: My Sister Lin Zhao II

Lin Zhao said, “My father once told me that using the innocence and enthusiasm of young people for political purposes is the cruelest thing. Politics is deception, full of scheming. I never believed it in the past, but when I realized the truth, it was too late. Now I’m older than the age of being deceived, but not yet at the stage of deceiving others. History will declare me innocent.” From a…

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Innovations in Mental Health Webinar Secure your spot for the upcoming mental health live webinar to uncover the advanced therapies and integrative approaches in mental health treatment

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The Society Of Preventive Psychiatry.

The Society of Preventive Psychiatry is having a live celebration in Psychiko, Athens, Greece, in the presence of Ministers of the Greek Government, the President of the Academy of Athens, and the Dean of Athens University, with the following Professors of Psychiatry as speakers- Prof. George Christodoulou (Athens University), Former President, WFMH; Prof. Marina Economou (Athens University); Prof. Nikos Tzavaras (University of Thrace); Prof. Nikos Christodoulou (University of Thessaly).

WHERE: Greece

WHEN: 27th September 2023.

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Attention all neuroscientists and brain enthusiasts! The Brain Conference 2023 is just around the corner and we're excited to invite you to this groundbreaking event.

Taking place in the heart of the city of Prague, this conference is the perfect opportunity for experts in the field to gather and discuss the latest advancements in neuroscience research. With keynote speakers from around the world and panel discussions on a variety of topics, attendees will have the chance to learn from some of the brightest minds in the discipline.

If you're a young scientist looking to make your mark in the field, this conference is the perfect opportunity to meet with established researchers and share your latest findings. You'll have the chance to network with other professionals, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections.

For those interested in speaking at the conference, we're currently accepting proposals for presentations and workshops. This is a great opportunity to share your research with a diverse audience and gain exposure in the field.

We're also inviting delegates from around the world to join us for this event. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experts in the field, build connections, and gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in neuroscience.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Register now to secure your spot and be a part of the Brain Conference 2023. We look forward to seeing you there!

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11.20.24

current rotation: psychiatry

currently studying!!! i was from PM duty last night (7pm-7am) and had to stay until 12PM today due to conferences. this is the only thing i hate about being a doctor — the inhumane schedule. i had a take out when i got back, showered, and ate it on bed while i watched game of thrones!!! i fell asleep after. now i’m just studying before i sleep. the cleaning can wait tomorrow.

psych rotation is for recovering, gathering one’s self. perhaps i’ll talk about it more in a post. i want to be more active here despite my schedule (re: study, thoughts on rotations) because i got msgs asking about my rotation and i’m sorry i haven’t replied yet!!! i have just been so insanely busy. i will get to them, yes yes.

but for now i shall study, and maybe watch another game of thrones episode before i sleep!

[honeygrahambitch]

"I want to introduce you to Will Graham."

It was the sixth time Will was hearing that phrase from Jack. To say that he was regretting attending the FBI congress was an understatement.

His social battery was below zero and his facial muscles were hurting from forcing smiles to all the strangers who were all bombing him with dry compliments and uncomfortable questions.

How did you catch Hobbs?

Is it true that the Ripper has a soft spot for you?

Is it easy to do your job?

He managed to excuse himself to the bathroom and to leave the hotel lobby where everyone was drinking and having small chats. He was not sure where he was heading but at that point everything else sounded better.

He went down a corridor. Turned left. Turned right. Left again. His phone buzzed. Jack was texting him to ask if he was sick. The thought of being completely honest about his thoughts regarding the event was very tasty.

"No, I was just thinking of going outside for a few minutes. I will be back soon."

As he was walking and texting he realized he had no idea where he was anymore. He walked into what looked like another great hall, like the one where the conference was. Had he walked in circles? Was he back again?

He walked in and looked for a few well-known faces. Hanging out with Beverly was definitely a better idea than hanging out with Jack. She was better at reading all his subtle cues.

He grabbed his phone again thinking about sending her a text. As his gaze was focused on the screen of his phone, he suddenly bumped into someone's back.

"Sorry-" he started but then relief was all over his face.

"Will, what a wonderful coincidence." Hannibal greeted him.

He was holding a glass of champagne, wearing a dark navy blue suit. His tie was only slightly darker and his hair was impeccable just like the usual.

However, Hannibal's surprise was even bigger. Bumping into Will was an occurrence that he had fantasized about many times before. Bumping into Will wearing a non-plaid shirt was the ideal dream. All his attention was now on the only man in the world who could read him like a book.

"Yeah, it's good to see a well-known face. Are you here for the FBI congress too?" Will asked a bit confused. Why didn't he know Hannibal was going to be there too?

"The FBI congress?" Hannibal asked and nodded towards a big banner that stated The Annual Congress of Psychiatry and Mental health.

It was them when Will realized he was in fact in a different hall.

"I must have got lost while..."

"Running from Jack Crawford?"

Will laughed. "Actually, yes. Sorry, you were probably in the middle of a conversation."

"Not at all." Hannibal replied. "You are the most important person in the room."

"Yeah, sure." Will replied to Hannibal's charming antics.

"No, I'm serious. I mean, you are definitely the most important to me but this is a psychiatry congress, Will. If any of my colleagues recognize you, you will start running again."

Will looked around and felt like a mouse in a cat shelter.

"Is that Chilton?"

"Unfortunately so. Let's go out, shall we, dearest?"

"Definitely." Will said and allowed Hannibal to guide him outside. Hannibal's hand made his way to the small of his back, as if he was reassuring him that no one would bother him while he was there.

The cold outside felt like a second wave of relief. As his phone buzzed again he saw Beverly's name pop up on the screen

"Jack is losing his shit. Where are you?"

"Can you distract him for a while? Please?"

"I will introduce him to the candy bar. But you owe me one."

Will rolled his eyes and put his phone back in to the pocket of his pants.

"Is Jack worried about your whereabouts?" Hannibal asked as they walked down a cobblestone alley which went through the labyrinth garden of the hotel.

"Yeah, worried that he can't show everyone his precious unicorn."

"What were the chances of you running into another congress where you still are considered the precious unicorn?"

"Turns out the chances were not small enough. What are you do-?"

"It's cold." Hannibal said as he took off his suit jacket and put it on Will's shoulders.

"No, keep it on."

"I definitely had more alcohol than you did, it keeps me warm."

"I was never able to tell."

"It's definitely necessary. Especially when Chilton is invited."

"Don't act like you don't enjoy this kind of congresses, doctor. You love the spotlight. Minus doctor Chilton."

"I do." Hannibal said, an amused smile on his thin lips. Will was looking through him just like one would flip the pages of a book.

"I will be fine. You should probably go back to your peers."

"I spent the whole weekend with them. I am more than happy to take a break with you."

"Should we pick it up from where we left if last week then?" Will suddenly asked as he discreetly looked around them. Judging by the silence, they were probably the only people in the whole maze.

"You mean before Jack called?"

"Why is that such a frequent occurrence?"

"Because you allow it, mylimasis." Hannibal replied and stopped, putting himself in front of Will. "Where were we?"

"Your hands were right here." Will said as he grabbed them and put them on his hips. "And you were telling me...what were you telling me?" Will teased.

"How I genuinely believe there is no being on this earth who equals your beauty." Hannibal said and leaned in for a kiss which Will dodged.

"And what else was there?"

"Then I said that even God must perish in jealousy because of how much I adore you, my beautiful deity."

Will nodded. "Why are you feeding my ego?"

"It needs to be fed too, my dear." Hannibal said as he managed to steal a kiss. "No part of you will stay hungry while I'm here."

"Keep talking." Will said and tried to banish the voice in his head that was calling him a spoiled kid.

"People build altars and churches to show their devotion to God. They believe that their endless buildings mean something. They don't know what true worshipping is."

"And you do?" Will asked as he allowed himself to lean in and kiss Hannibal. His touch was soft but the way he bit his lower lip until blood came out made Hannibal yearn for more.

"I can show you at home." Hannibal said instantly and grabbed Will's hand. He was going to find the way out of there, he would put Will in his car and they would leave that place behind.

And at home, he would give Will all the adoration he deserves.

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International Conference on

Psychiatry and Mental disorder

Exploring Psychiatry and Mental Disorders: Upcoming Conferences and Events in 2025

Psychiatry and mental disorders are complex areas of healthcare that focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating conditions related to mental health. Advances in psychiatric research and clinical practices have led to significant improvements in patient care. To stay at the forefront of these developments, attending specialized conferences and workshops is essential for professionals in the field. In this blog, we’ll explore key events such as Psychiatry and Mental Disorder Conferences and highlight prominent gatherings like the International Psychiatry Mental Disorder Conference.

Psychiatry and Mental Disorder Conference 2025

The field of psychiatry and mental health is constantly evolving, and the Psychiatry and Mental Disorder Conference in 2025 promises to be a critical gathering for psychiatrists, psychologists, researchers, and mental health professionals. These conferences offer a platform to discuss the latest research, therapeutic approaches, and advancements in the treatment of mental health disorders. Attendees will gain insights into areas such as mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

International Psychiatry Mental Disorder Conference

The International Psychiatry Mental Disorder Conference gathers leading experts from around the globe to share research, innovations, and clinical practices. These events aim to improve the understanding and treatment of mental disorders by fostering collaborations between healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers.

Psychiatry Conference and Psychiatric Congress 2025

The Psychiatry Conference and Psychiatric Congress 2025 are essential platforms where professionals can discuss emerging trends, clinical advancements, and challenges in psychiatric care. These conferences explore various topics, including therapeutic strategies, the role of pharmacology, and non-pharmacological interventions.

Mental Health Conference and Mental Disorder Conference

The Mental Health Conference addresses a wide range of mental health conditions, offering insights into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Similarly, the Mental Disorder Conference provides a forum for exploring the latest research, treatment methodologies, and support systems for mental health professionals.

Psychotherapy Conference and Psychosomatic Disorders Conference

Psychotherapy remains a cornerstone of mental health care, and events like the Psychotherapy Conference explore the evolving therapeutic techniques and approaches. The Psychosomatic Disorders Conference focuses on the link between psychological and physical health, examining how mental disorders contribute to physical health outcomes.

Psychiatry Meetings and Psychiatry Workshops

Attending Psychiatry Meetings offers an opportunity for professionals to engage in discussions on cutting-edge research, clinical practices, and treatment strategies. Psychiatry Workshops provide hands-on learning experiences, allowing participants to acquire practical skills and knowledge related to the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders.

Neuroscience Meetings and Neuroscience Congress

Given the close relationship between psychiatry and neuroscience, attending Neuroscience Meetings and Neuroscience Congress is invaluable. These gatherings focus on the neuroscience underpinning mental disorders, offering insights into brain function, neuroimaging, and emerging therapies.

Upcoming Conferences:

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Staying updated on the latest research, therapies, and clinical practices in psychiatry and mental health is essential for professionals in the field. To explore more about upcoming Psychiatry and Mental Disorder Conferences in 2025, visit Neurology Events.

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International Conference on

Mental Health & Psychiatry

Mental health conference, We are pleased to announce the International Conference on Mental Health & Psychiatry 2025 by Stripe Conferences, scheduled from June 23-24, 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland. This grand event is one of the best mental health conferences in 2025 which provides a magnificent chance to intellectuals and key thinkers to share innovative research work in the field of mental health care.

This year, the conference will focus on “Integrative Approaches to Mental Health: Bridging Psychiatry, Psychology, and Holistic Care,” under which traditional psychiatric approaches will be integrated with complementary therapies. Participants in this conference will have the chance to attend sessions on bipolar disorder conferences and depression conferences, among others, innovative approaches to treatment, guided by prominent global leaders.

The two-day mental health conference 2025 is going to present a very engaging agenda for scientists within fully interactive sessions across the day, and ample networking opportunities, bringing together professionals and organizations that are shaping the future of psychiatry. Among the top highlights include dedicated sessions focusing on challenges and breakthroughs in areas such as bipolar disorder conferences, besides an in-depth look into strategies that are latest from psychiatry conferences around the world. Apart from that, a more comprehensive view would be garnered while including the information on trends in mental health from the mental health conferences 2024.

International Conference on Mental Health & Psychiatry 2025 intends to provide a global exchange of ideas and developments within the discipline. This promises to be one of the most pivotal mental health conferences in 2025, truly an experience worthwhile and collaborative.

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wickie stamps, from I am your Frankenstein, from leatherfolk: radical sex, people, politics and practice, edited by mark thompson, 1991

[“My activism began right after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., with a donation to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. In my twen- ties, in hopes of reaching women like my momma who were locked away from their children, I joined forces with men and women whose families, like mine, were imprisoned. A decade later, I expanded this work to include battered women who were incarcerated for killing their abusers. Although my activism has spanned the communist and anti- intervention movements, it was in the anti- psychiatry, the women's health, and eventually the violence- against- women movements that I would directly wage war against the madness in my past.

For over half my life, I've sat on dozens of progressive boards, volunteered thousands of hours, held down back- breaking, poverty- level movement jobs, and attended many protests. I have watched fellow activists collapse, and institutions and movements I fought to build dissolve. Because of ill health, poverty, breakdowns, and emotional abuse, most of my peers have left political work. My activism is the only weapon I have ever had against the domestic violence, alcoholism, homophobia, and sexism that have maimed me, my family, and my friends.

Since coming out as a sadomasochist, I have felt a perpetual scream of rage against a movement that has betrayed me. I do not know if I will ever be able to express how deeply I have been wounded. For my sadomasochism has turned me into a pariah. The compliant face of sisterhood, which once comforted me, has now cracked open to reveal a poisonous Medusa's head. My movement is now just like my familial home, a house filled with hissing vipers.

After twenty years of movement work, I am alone again. Right before a scene, in my leather or my lace, I sit on the edge of my bed and wonder, where are all those women activists to support me now? Where are they for my lover, who is much more experienced than I, and has paid dearly for pursuing her desires? If I tarry too long she must come into the room, sit down beside me, and hold me while I cry. Where is the army of women- “proud sisters" is what they said- to cheer us in our courageous act?

When an ex- lover who was angry about our breakup grabbed me and threatened my life, where the fuck were my sisters, so concerned with violence against women? Could I have found a haven in the scores of shelters I helped build? Or found my image in their literature, the words I helped write? Could I have asked for a return of the support that I’d given them? Or, now that I am a sadomasochist, are they wedded to their vicious theories that heap more blame on me than my lifetime of abusers?

In my family, words— in the form of eagerly awaited letters— were the only thing I had to cling to. Words, mailed across the madness, the miles, and the years, are the most cherished and untarnished heirloom that has been given to me. Violence and disease took everything else. Somehow in words we could love, laugh, and be the family we knew we weren't. When I received letters from my incarcerated momma, I would sit, late at night, cross- legged on my bed and gather them into a big pile on my lap. Then I drew them up into my arms and tried to squeeze the love inside of me. In my letters back to her I intentionally let my tears drip onto my childlike scrawl just in case she might not know that I was devastated from the loss of her or that my daddy was scaring me. To this day, when a letter from my sisters or my stepmother arrives, I carry it for days. Words were all we had.

And it is now words, the gift of my demolished family, that have become my source of strength. They are carrying me through rage and agony for a movement that has maimed me. With words, I can stake out my ground and wage my war. If I do not let their hatred against me come too near, I will not be hurt. For I am beginning to break the silence about the sickness within my movement. It is a way to help her heal. During those dark times, when my movement's fascistic sexual theories and hollow voices almost convince me I am sick, it is my anger rechanneled into clear prose that snaps me back from the edge that my feminist comrades persistently nudge me near.

There are amends to be made, reparations due, and many questions that in my writing I am beginning to ask. I want to ask," You, who demand accountability for batterers and rapists, what about the last decade of S/ M women you abused, denounced, and banned from your meeting places? When are you going to hold yourself accountable for your own violence against women?

After twenty years of devotion to a movement, I find myself searching for a new place of solace, and some reflection of myself. But where can I turn? To a movement gone mad? To old friends who love me but who, as I journey deeper into S/ M, feel so far away? To old theoretical iconoclasts- Andrea Dworkin, Mary Daly, Marilyn Frye my life- roots that now lie rotting? Or to the new leathermen and women in my life whom I know so scantily and whose support I need so desperately? When the final limb breaks and I am pitched into my abyss of fear, many eyes will see, but what hands will reach out to break my fall?

Although my voice is in growing disharmony with the matriarchal movement, I have decided that I will not betray that which bound my wounds. For she taught me to sound the depths of my rage and forge my fury into a sword to wield against my enemies. She gave me back the memories of my blood sisters and taught me to love my momma for her courage. She led me into my lesbianism, and eventually into my sadomasochism. But now she writhes in her own poisons. So while her sexually neutered goddesses are napping, I will slip into her lair and, with pen filled with my family's blood, confront her with the madness that she's trying to say is mine.”]

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Queen Mary’s Engagements in Sep 2024:

04/09: Carlsberg Foundation Research Awards

05/09: Flag Day

11/09: Summer Cruise - Official Disembark

11/09: Summer Cruise - Dinner on Dannebrog

12/09: Reception for Olympic and Paralympic Participants

23/09: National Conference for Health Care Nurses

23/09: National Teaching Award

25/09: Opening of Exhibition on Mary Elizabeth's Hospital

26/09: Independent Research Fund Denmark

26/09: Old Stock Exchange's 400th Anniversary Dinner

28/09: Psychiatry Summit

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Ryan Adamczeski at The Advocate:

After pressure from Kentucky Republicans, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is backtracking his support for gender-affirming care. The Republican Party of Kentucky said in a statement last week that Beshear's administration is "out of control" for trying “to force Kentucky taxpayers to pay for transgender surgeries for convicted criminals.” Beshear responded at a press conference Thursday, caving to conservatives' outrage by claiming he is against those incarcerated “receiving better coverage and health care than a law-abiding citizen.”

“I recognize that LGBTQ inmates may be at a higher risk for violence than other inmates," Beshear said. "However, convicted felons do not have the right to have any and all medical surgeries paid for entirely by tax dollars, especially when it would exceed the type of coverage available to law-abiding citizens in the private sector.” Beshear is incorrect — when the state incarcerates a person, it becomes legally responsible for their health care, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Prisoners are legally entitled to health care, as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the 1976 case Estelle v. Gamble that ignoring a prisoner's medical needs violates the Eighth Amendment, which forbids cruel and unusual punishment.

Gender-affirming care sometimes and sometimes doesn't include affirmation surgery. While such surgery can seem cosmetic, it can be crucial to its recipients' mental health and overall well-being. The American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the World Medical Association, and the World Health Organization all agree that gender-affirming care is evidence-based and medically necessary. Beshear also said at the conference that "the Department of Corrections is just trying to get this right under federal law, and it appears at least a little unclear to me what’s required under federal law." This is also incorrect — even the official policy of the first Trump administration was to provide inmates with gender-affirming care, in compliance with U.S. law. Several states have also upheld the right of inmates to receive gender-affirming care in recent years.

Ugh. Kentucky Gov. Beshear caving into a bad faith debate about gender-affirming care for prisoners by expressing its opposition.