Subject: A Must-Read Article on Men, Abortion and Suicide
June 9, 2017
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A Must Read Article on Men, Abortion and Suicide
With Father's Day approaching, this is a must-read article from The Daily Telegraph (Australia) about the link between abortion and suicide among men: Piecing together the pain of loss for men after abortion By Corrine Barraclough There are some times in life when you don’t join the dots until you have a conversation that’s like switching on a series of light bulbs. This week, I had one of those. I put down the phone absolutely stunned. We know male suicide rates are soaring. Did you know male suicides and abortion-related mental illness are interrelated? Neither did I. It’s poorly understood by professionals too. “Most suicide counsellors aren’t trained to identify abortion trauma,” Julie Cook, national director of Abortion Grief Australia (AGA) tells me. “In fact, the vast majority aren’t even aware that it can be an issue for men. Most women have no concept that abortion can hurt men." Continue reading this article. Learn More: Articles & Research about Men and Abortion Men's Stories about Abortion Men, Abortion and Suicide Special Edition: Elliot Institute Report on Men and Abortion Get Help: Pregnancy Help and Resources Pregnancy Help Worldwide Center Against Forced Abortions Help & Healing After Abortion Help After Abortion Worldwide Abortion Grief Australia Men's Healing Page
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