A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
I have several posts about the APA task force report and will have more to come. I have been following this story since late 2005, when David Fergusson’s research finding a link between abortion and negative outcomes first hit the landscape. I have written four op-eds about the matter and will have a couple more … Continue reading “News coverage of the APA Mental Health and Abortion Task Force report”
I asked New Zealand researcher, David Fergusson, about the APA Mental Health and Abortion task force report out today. He was one of 20 reviewers who commented extensively on the draft report. I specifically asked him what he thought of this statement from Task Force chair, Brenda Major in a Reuter’s report: “The best scientific … Continue reading “David Fergusson reacts to the APA Mental Health and Abortion task force report”
Today’s Wall Street Journal’s Stephanie Simon has an article regarding the APA Mental Health and Abortion Task Force. Titled “New Front on the Abortion Battle,” the article previews the APA committee’s report due to be considered tomorrow (Wed. 8/13/08). The article begins: For decades, the cultural battle over abortion has been about what goes on … Continue reading “Wall Street Journal previews APA Mental Health and Abortion task force report”
Last week, I reported the concerns of peace advocates, Consistent Life, about the upcoming American Psychological Association report regarding potential mental health consequences of abortion. In one of their letters to APA President Alan Kazdin, CL Executive Director, Bill Samuel, wrote: It is accordingly with great concern we note APA has not taken sufficient care … Continue reading “Handicapping the APA abortion and mental health task force report”
Just over a year ago, I reported on the creation by the American Psychological Association of a task force to study the mental health issues related to abortion. The task force is slated to report findings at the August, 2008 annual convention. I have obtained letters of concern regarding the timing and composition of the … Continue reading “Anti-violence group expresses concerns over APA abortion task force”