Reply #46: my very first blog post at TPM - mental health crisis

[steve2470]

http://www.tpmcafe.com/story/2005/7/20/114921/197

Overturning Roe v. Wade would spark a huge mental health crisis`

By steve2470

A few words about mental health consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade.


Jul 20, 2005 -- 11:49:21 AM EST
I believe, as a mental health professional, that overturning Roe v. Wade would spark a huge mental health crisis in this country. Why ? Let me list the reasons: 1- Unplanned pregnancies would cause even more angst about getting an abortion, which would be illegal and would have to obtained either outside the USA, "with a coathanger", or in a far-away jurisdiction that kept it legal; 2- Obtaining a "coat hanger abortion" would cause medical problems for some women, thus sparking mental health problems; 3- There would be MORE guilt and anguish with women who obtain abortions, since it is now illegal (read "sinful"); and 4- Raising kids who are truly unwanted would cause women to become depressed, angry, resentful and sink even deeper into poverty. I could probably think of a few more, but you get the picture. So, perhaps the giant pharmas would like illegal abortions, so they can sell more antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Hate to be cynical but increasing business makes upper management smile. Have a better day, pro-choice voters.
Steve