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.
Research
Abortion Linked to Preterm Birth, But Why Aren’t Women Being Told?
Springfield, IL (Nov. 23, 2010) — November is Prematurity Awareness Month, dedicated by activists to highlighting the risks of and impact created by preterm birth. According to the March of Dimes, more than half a million babies are born prematurely in the United States alone each year. Yet most people — including women at risk […]
A Tidal Wave of Published Data
More Than 30 Studies in Last Five Years Show Negative Impact of Abortion on Women 11/15/2010 | By Priscilla Coleman, Ph.D. On Sunday, November 7th, the Washington Post published an opinion piece by Dr. Brenda Major, titled The Big Lie about Abortion and Mental Health. I would like to offer another perspective on dishonesty permeating […]
Later Abortions More Likely to Be Unwanted, Are Linked to Psychological Problems
New Study First to Examine Impact of Late-Term Abortion on Women’s Mental Health Springfield, IL (August 27, 2010) — A study of women who had abortions has found that women undergoing later abortions face increased psychological risks, are more likely to be ambivalent about having an abortion and are more likely to need counseling and […]
APA Task Force Report: A Breech of Public Responsibility
Report on Abortion and Mental Health Violates the Methods of Science Priscilla Coleman, Ph.D. In 2008 the American Psychological Association released a Task Force Report concluding that “[t]here is no credible evidence that a single elective abortion of an unwanted pregnancy in and of itself causes mental health problems for adult women.” Although the report […]