We are honored to partner with the Alliance of Post Abortion Research and Training.  These following fact sheets may be freely downloaded, duplicated, and distributed provided that APART is identified as the source and the content is not altered. Selected journal articles are also included. Download directly from the APART website. 

WOMEN AND ABORTION

Abortion and Miscarriage Fact Sheet 

This fact sheet reviews the psychological literature comparing elective abortion to miscarriage.


Publications concerning Women and Abortion 

List of academic papers, books, and articles concerning women and abortion.

MEN AND ABORTION

Men and Abortion Fact Sheet 

Summary of observations and findings from the scientific literature concerning men and abortion.


Men and Abortion: A Table of Studies and Reviews 

Table of studies and review papers concerning men and abortion that have been published since 1973


Publications concerning Men and Abortion 

A list of academic papers, books, and articles concerning men and abortion.

RELATIONSHIPS AND ABORTION

Abortion and Intimate Relationships Fact Sheet 

Summary of research concerning elective abortion and relationships.


Abortion and Parenting Fact Sheet 

Overview of research on associations between abortion and compromised parenting with exploration of reasons why abortion may increase risk of parenting problems.


Publications concerning Abortion and Relationships 

List of academic papers and articles concerning abortion and relationships.

ADOLESCENTS AND ABORTION

Abortion during Adolescence Fact Sheet 

Summarizes the potential mental health risks of abortion during adolescence.


Publications concerning Abortion during Adolescence 

List of academic papers and articles concerning abortion during adolescence

COUNSELING AND THERAPY

Essential Qualities of a Peer Counselor 

A list of the essential qualities for those who engage in peer counseling.


Post Abortion Counseling Fact Sheet 

Summary of the scientific research pertaining to post-abortion counseling programs.


Publications concerning Pre and/or Post Abortion Counseling 

List of academic papers, books, and articles concerning pre and/or post abortion counseling.


Warning Signs for Counselors 

Warning Signs for those who counsel women and men.

ABORTION PROVIDERS

Abortion Providers Fact Sheet 

Summary of attitudes toward and psychological effects of participation in elective abortions.


Publications concerning Abortion Providers

List of academic papers, books, and articles concerning physicians, nurses, and others involved in the provision of abortion.

MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH AND ABORTION

Abortion and Substance Abuse Fact Sheet 

Summary of research concerning abortion and substance abuse.


Critique of the APA's Mental Health & Abortion Report 

The APA's latest report lacks scientific credibility due to significant methodological flaws and biases


Late Term Abortion and Mental Health Fact Sheet 

Summary of research concerning late-term abortion and mental health.

ABORTION AS TRAUMA

Post-abortion Syndrome 

Definition, research and clinical description of PAS


Post-abortion Syndrome: A Variant of PTSD 

Identifies and examines abortion as traumagenic and includes diagnostic criteria of PAS