Correcting the scientific record on abortion and mental health outcomes
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Correcting the scientific record on abortion and mental health outcomes
Conflict of interest statement
Competing interests: We have read and understood BMJ policy on declaration of interests and have the following interests to declare: MAB, BM, and JRS have been paid as expert scientists in the area of abortion and mental health in legal cases challenging abortion policies. NLS received reimbursement for travel expenses related to pro bono expert testimony. MAB, RWB, DGF, CBP, CHR, JRS, JVD, and UDU were awarded grants to conduct research or reviews on the relationship between abortion and mental health. LBH is a named plaintiff in a case regarding abortion rights (SisterSong v State of Georgia). NLS served on the board of directors of Physicians for Reproductive Health. TMO received a speaker fee from Lundbeck Pharma A/S for a talk on prediction of postpartum depression. The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers or other organisations. Provenance and peer review: Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.
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