Help, Healing, Research, Education and Advocacy
22 Year Delay of National Study on Abortion’s Mental Health Risks is a Crime Against Women, Says Researcher Springfield, IL (September 26, 2011) – In the wake of a new study published by Britain’s Royal College of Psychiatrists showing that abortion is linked to elevated rates of mental health problems, the Elliot Institute is calling […]
A systematic literature review published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists found that 10% of mental health problems among women are related to a history of abortion. The review calls into question the previous reassurances by the American Psychological Association.
Women Cope with Delivery of Unplanned Pregnancy Better than Abortion Springfield,IL (September 1, 2011) – Women who have abortions are 81 percent more likely to experience subsequent mental health problems, according to a new study published by Britain’s Royal College of Psychiatrists. The greatest increases were seen in relation to suicidal behaviors and substance abuse. […]
— As a new study finds brain changes in children whose mothers were depressed, we examine the research on abortion’s impact on subsequent children. Recently, researchers at the University of Montreal found that children whose mothers were depressed had changes in their brains. From the article at MedicalXpress.com: Researchers think that brains are sensitive to […]
Volume 18, Number 1, Spring 2011 Download Issue (pdf format) Contents: Elliot Institute Launches New Church Awareness Project Survey: More Awareness, Outreach Needed in Churches Later Abortions More Likely to Be Unwanted, Linked to Psychological Problems First Study to Compare the Psychological Impact of Later vs. Earlier Abortions Woman Silenced at New Jersey Senate Hearing […]
Here’s a short clip from the GOP Presidential candidate debate that aired Aug. 11, in which candidate Rick Santorum defends the humanity of the unborn child conceived in rape, but also points out that abortion constitutes a second trauma for the woman who was assaulted: Indeed, most people assume that women and girls who become […]
Below you will find links to our special reports and editions of our e-newsletter that focus on specific issues. Please read, share and use this information to help educate yourself and others. Want more information like this? Get the latest news, commentary and articles, along with lots of free educational resources for your own use, […]
South Dakota Law Protects Rights of Women Facing Coerced and Unsafe Abortions, Gives Information on Alternatives Planned Parenthood has filed a lawsuit over a new South Dakota law requiring doctors to screen women for coercion and psychological risk factors before abortion, claiming it is unconstitutional, Reuters is reporting. The law, which is to take effect […]
Planned Parenthood in Louisiana is objecting to a bill that would require abortion businesses to post signs telling women that no one has the right to coerce or force them to abort. From LifeNews.com: The House Health and Welfare Committee on Wednesday approved an alternative version of HB 586 sponsored by Rep. Frank Hoffmann, a […]
From LifeSite News: An Ohio man pleaded guilty to attempted murder Thursday after he was charged for attempting to force his pregnant girlfriend to abort their child at gunpoint. Dominic Holt-Reid, 28, now faces up to 20 years in prison and a $40,000 fine. He also pleaded guilty to kidnapping and carrying a concealed weapon. […]
