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Investigating The Effects Of An Elective Abortion On Women's Mental Health, Marilyn Schneiderman
Investigating The Effects Of An Elective Abortion On Women's Mental Health, Marilyn Schneiderman
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this research project is to investigate evidence that an elective abortion affects a woman's mental health. Included are literature reviews and studies aimed at gathering information and quantifying these effects. Because this is a highly politicized and controversial topic, it has been difficult to find objective resources. Several areas are addressed: the difference between short vs. long-term effects on a woman's mental health subsequent to an elective abortion, evidence of delayed grief reaction and the link with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Post-Abortion Stress is defined and specific psychological sequelae are addressed such as grief, depression, anxiety and …