Same-Sex Marriage Stance: American Psychiatric Association
On Same-Sex Marriage
The American Psychiatric Association adopted the following position statement at its May 2005 meeting:
"The American Psychiatric Association supports the legal recognition of same sex civil marriage. Heterosexual relationships have a legal framework for their existence through civil marriage. Same sex couples therefore experience several kinds of state-sanctioned discrimination that can adversely affect the stability of their relationships and mental health."
On Same-Sex Unions
The American Psychiatric Association adopted the following position statement at its November 2000 meeting:
"The American Psychiatric Association supports the legal recognition of same sex unions and their associated legal rights, benefits and responsibilities."