FRC to Host Panel Discussion on Post-Abortion Mental Health Effects

7 Oct 2008 15:42 Africa/Lagos

FRC to Host Panel Discussion on Post-Abortion Mental Health Effects

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thursday, October 9, at 10:00 am, Family Research Council, will host a panel discussion with leading researchers and clinicians on abortion history and associated mental health effects. Data from numerous studies will be discussed and analyzed to explore associations between abortion and mental health, and substance abuse disorders. Additionally, results from a national poll conducted through the Elliot Institute examining politics and post-abortion awareness will be presented. Join us to learn more about the body of research the American Psychological Association failed to assess in its recent report on abortion and mental health.


(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080930/FRCLOGO )

Who: Priscilla K. Coleman, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University;
Catherine T. Coyle, RN, Ph.D., Alliance for Post-Abortion

Research & Training; Tom McClusky, Vice President for Government Affairs, FRC; David Reardon, Ph.D., Elliot Institute; Vincent M. Rue, Ph.D., Institute for Pregnancy Loss; Martha Shuping, M.D., Shuping & Associates


What: Panel Discussion: Post-Abortion Mental Health Effects, Awareness, and Politics


When: Thursday, October 9, 2008
10:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Family Research Council
801 G St, NW
Washington, DC 20001

RSVP: 1-800-225-4008
http://www.frc.org/

*Complimentary lunch will be served*

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080930/FRCLOGO
Source: Family Research Council

CONTACT: J.P. Duffy or Maria Donovan, both of the Family Research
Council, +1-866-FRC-News


Web Site: http://www.frc.org/