Turkish Psychiatric Association faces X account access block request

The Turkish Psychiatric Association (TPD) has announced that a request has been made to block access to its X account as part of the ‘Ailem Güvende’ investigation. This follows a similar request regarding the access of the Association for Sexual Education, Treatment and Research (CETAD).

The TPD, which represents 7,138 members specializing in mental health, stated that such restrictions limit the ability of physicians to share scientific information and provide accurate health data to the public. The association emphasized that sexual orientation is not a disease according to modern medical science and that restricting access to scientific information poses a risk to public health by creating hesitation in accessing medical services.

The association further noted that organizations advocating for the rights and health access of individuals living with HIV have also been targeted in a similar manner, asserting that access to health information is a constitutional right for all without discrimination.