Abortion and Mental Health Risks
Hundreds of studies have documented a wide variety of psychological reactions associated with abortion. This list summarizes many of the major findings and includes citations to the original research.
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Study Links Abortion to Mental Health Problems
Researchers Drew the Wrong Conclusions in New England Medical Journal Study Springfield, IL (February 2, 2011) — A study that is being reported as showing abortion doesn’t increase women’s mental health risks actually shows a higher rate of problems among women who have abortions compared to those who give birth, a leading expert says. The […]
Sexual Assault Pregnancy and Abortion: What the Research Says
Survey Finds Most Women Pregnant From Sexual Assault Don’t Want Abortions; Say It Adds to Trauma There has been very little research conducted to date on the experiences of women who became pregnant as a result of rape or incest. One survey was conducted by the Elliot Institute for our book, Victims and Victors: Speaking […]
Over 20 Years of Research, Education and Advocacy
Publishing ground breaking research, educating the public through books, lectures, web sites, pamphlets, print, radio and television, advocating for women hurt by unwanted, unsafe, and unnecessary abortions–the Elliot Institute has been busy. That’s why we have the resources to help you and your loved ones understand and deal with life after an abortion.
Woman Silenced at New Jersey Senate Hearing Shares Her Story
12/9/2010 A woman testifying at a New Jersey Senate hearing about undergoing a coerced abortion was stopped from speaking after being told that she couldn’t talk about her experience with Planned Parenthood. Now she is sharing the story that she wasn’t allowed to tell at the hearing. Darlene Dunn was testifying at a budget hearing […]