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Tuesday, October 7, 2008, p. n/a

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

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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.

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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,DC20001
RSVP:1-800-225-4008

http://www.frc.org

*Complimentary lunch will be served*

SOURCE Family Research Council