New Front in Abortion Battle
For decades, the cultural battle over abortion has been about what goes on inside a woman's womb. But more and more, the focus is shifting to what goes on inside her head. Activists on both sides are awaiting a comprehensive report reviewing two decades of published research on mental health and abortion, to be presented this week at the American Psychological Association's annual conference in Boston. The report comes at a pivotal time as some judges and lawmakers have begun to make decisions in part based on peer-reviewed studies suggesting women who have had abortions are at higher risk of anxiety, depression and substance abuse. MORE Via The Wall Street Journal and American Life League. Related Posts on Catholic Fire: Is There a Post-Abortion Syndrome? Emily, Do You Really Need to Ask? Is Having an Unplanned Birth Worse Than Having an Abortion? Student struggles with abortion, options