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NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 4, 2026Hillsborough

Study links abortion bans to increased suicidal ideation among teen girls

A recent study reports a concerning rise in suicidal ideation specifically among teen girls living in states with abortion bans. The research indicates this trend is present regardless of pregnancy status and was not observed among teen boys.

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Why It Matters

The study highlights a potential public health correlation between state-level abortion restrictions and the mental health outcomes of adolescent girls.

Key Facts

  • A new study identifies a concerning increase in suicidal ideation for teen girls in states with abortion bans.
  • The increase in suicidal ideation for teen girls occurs regardless of whether they are pregnant.
  • The study found no corresponding increase in suicidal ideation for teen boys in states with abortion bans.

Who's Mentioned

organizationWMNF 88.5 FM“The news outlet that published the article.”organizationVerge Research“New York-based research organization”personVanessa Dalton“OBGYN and professor”organizationOregon Health and Science University“Academic institution”other988“Crisis hotline number”personWendy Sheldon“Lead author of the study and scholar at Verge Research”other741741“Crisis text line number”organizationJAMA Psychiatry“Journal where the study was published”personShefali Luthra“Reporter for The 19th”personBenjamin Thornburg“Economist and postdoctoral fellow at Oregon Health and Science University”