What Is the Impact of Having an Abortion on People’s Mental Health?

Understanding the impact of abortion on people’s mental well-being is essential for healthcare providers, policymakers, and individuals. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the evidence on abortion and mental health, synthesizing findings from empirical studies conducted in recent years and, in particular, highlighting the findings of the Turnaway Study, which uses a unique study design to understand the effects of abortion on people’s mental health.