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Wall Street Journal previews APA Mental Health and Abortion task force report

Today’s Wall Street Journal’s Stephanie Simon has an article regarding the APA Mental Health and Abortion Task Force. Titled “New Front on the Abortion Battle,” the article previews the APA committee’s report due to be considered tomorrow (Wed. 8/13/08). The article begins: For decades, the cultural battle over abortion has been about what goes on … Continue reading “Wall Street Journal previews APA Mental Health and Abortion task force report”

Reports of adverse reactions to abortion: How should mental health professional groups respond?

In addition to my work in sexual identity issues, I am quite interested in policy relating to the psychological reactions of women who have had abortions. I have observed over the past several years that women who associate their abortion with mental health distress have approached the American Psychological Association with their concerns and stories. … Continue reading “Reports of adverse reactions to abortion: How should mental health professional groups respond?”

Handicapping the APA abortion and mental health task force report

Last week, I reported the concerns of peace advocates, Consistent Life, about the upcoming American Psychological Association report regarding potential mental health consequences of abortion. In one of their letters to APA President Alan Kazdin, CL Executive Director, Bill Samuel, wrote: It is accordingly with great concern we note APA has not taken sufficient care … Continue reading “Handicapping the APA abortion and mental health task force report”

APA appoints task force on abortion and mental health

First mentioned in passing in a January 21 New York Times article, the APA has appointed a task force to conduct an updated review of research on abortion and mental health outcomes. In contrast to the more public process used by the APA to appoint the task force on sexual orientation responses, the APA did … Continue reading “APA appoints task force on abortion and mental health”

Abortion and Mental Health: A Pro-Life Reaction

‘Evidence Doesn’t Matter’ — APA Spokesperson Says of Abortion Complications Studies Showing Emotional Problems Not Relevant to American Psychological Association’s Pro-Choice Advocacy To: National Desk Contact: Amy Sobie, for the Elliot Institute, 217-525-8202 SPRINGFIELD, Il., Feb. 17 /Christian Wire Service/ — According to a spokesperson for the American Psychological Association, the APA’s pro-choice position, first … Continue reading “Abortion and Mental Health: A Pro-Life Reaction”