Teen Suicide Risk Rises Post State Abortion Bans

JAMA Network

About The Study: In this cross-sectional study of high school students, implementation of total abortion bans was associated with increased suicidal ideation among female students, with similar but less precise estimates observed for suicide attempts. These findings suggest that the policies in these states may adversely influence female adolescents' mental health and underscore the importance of accessible suicide prevention and mental health services in affected states.

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