An update on issues relating to abortion,
produced for bpas
 
Mental health
 
 
9 December 2011

UK: Systematic review of induced abortion and women’s mental health published

A major review into the mental health outcomes of induced abortion has been published by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AOMRC) today.

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  9 December 2011

Commentary: Abortion is not a mental health problem

A new review of the evidence finds no causal link between abortion and depression. Now can we move the discussion on? By Jennie Bristow.

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29 June 2011

bpas briefing: Abortion Providers and Pregnancy Advice

This briefing intends to address some of the principal concerns raised by the Dorries/Field amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill, so that debate around this issue is properly informed.

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  29 June 2011

UK: Controversy over pregnancy counselling

Charities that provide abortions could be stripped of their ability also to counsel women, under plans being considered by the government.

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29 June 2011

Pregnancy counselling in Britain: a review of the literature

By Dr Ellie Lee, author of Abortion, Motherhood and Mental Health

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  13 June 2011

UK: Christian disciplined in abortion leaflet row

The Daily Telegraph reports on the case of a mental health worker who ‘felt that the NHS was failing to give patients information about the risks and other options to terminating a pregnancy’.

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  22 May 2011

USA: Psychological experiences of women having later abortions

This paper critically evaluates studies on later abortion and mental health in order to inform both policy and practice. From Women’s Health Issues

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