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Uninformed Consent: Abortion and Mental Health Consequences

Uninformed Consent: Abortion and Mental Health Consequences Warren Throckmorton, PhD Recent research from Norway and New Zealand has reported an association between abortion and subsequent mental health problems. Although the two reports are not the first to suggest such a relationship, they are well-designed studies suggesting that abortion may be linked to negative mental health … Continue reading “Uninformed Consent: Abortion and Mental Health Consequences”

Does Abortion Impact the Mental Health of Women?

Does Abortion Impact the Mental Health of Women? Warren Throckmorton, PhD A new study from New Zealand, published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, raises important questions about the impact of abortion on the mental health of women. Researchers found that those reporting abortion prior to age 21 had rates of mental disorders … Continue reading “Does Abortion Impact the Mental Health of Women?”

Lancet: Women should be offered post-abortion psychological care

The British medical journal, The Lancet, published an editorial in their August 23 issue regarding appropriate care for women after an abortion. Although the editorial could have taken a stronger stance on the APA report, I believe they have issued an important caution to those reviewing literature on mental health and abortion. More than a … Continue reading “Lancet: Women should be offered post-abortion psychological care”

Norwegian study finds abortion-depression link

A relatively recent study from Norway finds a link between abortion and subsequent depression. Titled, Abortion and depression: A population-based longitudinal study of young women, the research was conducted by Willy Pedersen and published in the 2008 Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, volume 36, pages 424–428. Here is the abstract: Induced abortion is an experience … Continue reading “Norwegian study finds abortion-depression link”

Anti-violence group expresses concerns over APA abortion task force

Just over a year ago, I reported on the creation by the American Psychological Association of a task force to study the mental health issues related to abortion. The task force is slated to report findings at the August, 2008 annual convention. I have obtained letters of concern regarding the timing and composition of the … Continue reading “Anti-violence group expresses concerns over APA abortion task force”