Psychiatric Bulletin (2008) 32: 321-324. doi: 10.1192/pb.bp.108.021022
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Editorial

Abortion and mental health

David M. Fergusson, Professor

Christchurch Health and Development Study, University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, PO Box 4345, Christchurch, New Zealand, email: dm.fergusson{at}otago.ac.nz

Declaration of interest

None.

Abstract

A recent Royal College of Psychiatrists’ statement concluded that current evidence on abortion and mental health is inconclusive. This contribution examines the background to the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ statement and the issues it raises. It is concluded that the best route to resolving such issues is through further and better research.




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