Name: Debunking Abortion Myths - The Truth About Abortion and Mental Health
Uploaded: 2025-04-11T18:21:51+00:00
Duration: 1 h 20 min 51 s
Description: In this compelling interview, Dr. Priscilla Coleman delves into the intricate psychological aftermath of abortion, challenging prevailing narratives by highlighting the profound mental health implicat

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In this compelling interview, Dr. Priscilla Coleman delves into the intricate psychological aftermath of abortion, challenging prevailing narratives by highlighting the profound mental health implications many women face post-procedure. Drawing from extensive research and personal anecdotes, she underscores the necessity for the medical community to acknowledge and address these emotional repercussions. Coleman's insights not only shed light on the often-overlooked psychological dimensions of abortion but also advocate for a more compassionate and comprehensive approach to women's reproductive health.

Dr. Priscilla Coleman is a developmental psychologist and retired Professor of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). She is now the Science Director for The International Institute for Reproductive Loss (IIRL) (https://www.iirl.net/). The mission of IIRL is to provide, develop, and maintain evidence-based resources on the personal and relational impact of reproductive loss for lay and professional audiences. Dr. Coleman has published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles, with most on the psychology of abortion (decision-making and mental health outcomes). She has shared her research and analysis of peer-reviewed studies in numerous countries (Australia, Canada, Chili, Ecuador, England, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, and Scotland) to wide-ranging audiences, most notably in Parliament Houses as medical and government personnel evaluated current and future laws regulating abortion. For example, she has given invited presentations in parliament houses in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, New South Wales, and Queensland and testified before state legislative bodies and a U.S. congressional committee. Finally, she often serves as an expert witness in U.S. civil cases on abortion, and her studies have been used to support legislation in approximately half of the states in the U.S. and several countries throughout the world.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Priscilla Coleman
02:24 Dr. Coleman's Background and Early Influences
06:22 The 2011 Meta-Analysis Study
13:37 Critiques and Controversies Surrounding the Study
20:11 The Turn-Away Study Explained
25:44 Critique of the Turn-Away Study
30:34 Expert Witness Experience and Impact
32:47 Conclusion and Future Directions
39:59 Misleading Research and Selection Bias
43:19 The Impact of Abortion on Women's Mental Health
47:45 Personal Experiences and Societal Denial
49:57 Understanding Adverse Effects of Abortion
52:43 The Formation of the International Institute for Reproductive Laws
56:54 The Maternal Heart and Grieving Loss
01:00:15 Sampling Issues in Abortion Studies
01:06:31 Retraction Demands and Academic Integrity
01:12:22 The Role of Expert Witnesses in Abortion Cases