Abortion, Mental Health Link Examined in Study

Women who receive abortions may suffer adverse mental health effects, a group of British psychiatrists claims, and some anti-abortion advocates are declaring the study a victory for their cause. Although the Royal College of Psychiatrists said the evidence for a link between induced abortions and mental health risks is inconclusive, it did not rule out the possibility of a connection in its study. The college, which is the professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and Ireland, is urging physicians to perform full-psychiatric assessments of women seeking abortions, at least until further review of the facts has been done. Read more...

Posted by Editor at March 26, 2008 10:24 AM