Forbes January 23, 2024
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Mental health symptoms in the U.S. rose after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to research published in JAMA on Tuesday, suggesting broader health consequences of restricting abortion access as some states continue to roll back reproductive rights.
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The survey used self-reported mood data taken as snapshots at various points in time rather than following individuals over a long time period. This means it is hard to suggest concrete reasons why the Dobbs decision was followed by an uptick in depressive and anxiety symptoms. Researchers said the finding could potentially be explained by many factors, including fear about imminent risk of abortion denial, uncertainty on future limitations of abortion and other...
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