Study: Abortion doesn't cause teen depression
Research finds no link between pregnancy termination and emotional issues among adolescents
We already know that adolescent pregnancies, the vast majority of which are unintended, are associated with greater risk for depression and low self-esteem. However, lead author Jocelyn Warren says: "What we didn't know was whether psychological outcomes are worse for girls who choose abortion. This study says, 'No.'"
We already know that adolescent pregnancies, the vast majority of which are unintended, are associated with greater risk for depression and low self-esteem. However, lead author Jocelyn Warren says: "What we didn't know was whether psychological outcomes are worse for girls who choose abortion. This study says, 'No.'"