Is there a relationship between abortion and mental health issues?
Many anti-abortion supporters claim getting an abortion can lead to mental health issues. Is there some truth to this, or are these claims just propaganda?
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It is a very complex topic with a deep divide. We nee more research and open conversation on the matter.
There are new studies that show that restricting abortion can actually cause mental health issues.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/09/news-facts-abortion-mental-health
Mental health issues can occur, but due to external factors such as forced abortion, abortion of wanted pregnancies, lack of support during the process, and stigma from society, and not abortion itself.
There are possible mental health issues that can occur after an abortion, but they are not widespread to every woman who gets an abortion. Check out this research article on the issue.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6207970/