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PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
April 21, 2005

For more information, contact:
Dr. A. Dean Byrd, 818.789.4440
Email: info@narth.com

Magellan Health Services
Reappoints Dr. Warren Throckmorton

Encino, California -- "NARTH is very pleased to learn that Magellan Health Services has chosen to invite Dr. Warren Throckmorton to rejoin its National Professional Advisory Council," said NARTH advisor Dr. A. Dean Byrd today. "Magellan had originally dismissed Dr. Throckmorton because of his views concerning sexual orientation. They have wisely reconsidered their position."

Dr. Throckmorton believes in the right of client self-determination when it comes to sexual orientation.

"Dr. Throckmorton's views on homosexuality are hardly controversial," observed Dr. Byrd. "He was apparently the victim of homosexual politics within Magellan, but cooler heads have finally prevailed within the organization. We commend Magellan for taking the high road and agreeing with the view that individuals with unwanted same-sex attractions should be free to explore their options with competent therapists. Dr. Throckmorton is simply offering these individuals a choice."

Magellan spokeswoman Erin Somers told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Magellan and Throckmorton agree with the view that a patient has "a right to explore a variety of therapies when he or she is grappling with sexual orientation issues."

"Ms. Somers is correct and this decision to invite Dr. Throckmorton to rejoin the advisory council is an encouraging sign," said Dr. Byrd.

Dr. Byrd is available for interviews at 818-789-4440.

NARTH, founded in 1992, is composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, certified social workers, professional and pastoral counselors and other behavioral scientists, as well as laymen from a wide variety of backgrounds such as law, religion, and education.

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