Original sentence: Moreover, because homosexuality is a normal variant of human sexuality, national mental health organizations do not encourage individuals to try to change their sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual.No scientifically adequate research has shown that such interventions are effective or safe.The American Psychological Association states:.The statement of the American Psychiatric Association cautions that “[t]he potential risks of ‘reparative therapy’ are great, including depression, anxiety and self-destructive behavior.Therefore, all major national mental health organizations have adopted policy statements cautioning the profession and the public about treatments that purport to change sexual orientation
Edited sentence: The American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the National Association of Social Workers state: