Post-Dobbs America: The Economic and Workforce Impacts of Abortion Bans

Post-Dobbs America: The Economic and Workforce Impacts of Abortion Bans

New research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), in partnership with the Center for Reproductive Rights, shows that abortion restrictions are reshaping the American workforce. Young people planning to have families are leaving states with abortion bans—and they’re seeking out employers who provide comprehensive reproductive health care benefits. These studies reveal the powerful

The Importance of Women’s Mental Health

About one of every four women in the U.S. experienced a mental health issue (defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder) in the past year, according to 2022 U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) data. While substance use disorders and impulse control disorders are diagnosed more often in men, many mental […]

Increased Mental Health Challenges Among Women After 2021 Texas Abortion

A recent investigation published in JAMA Network Open reveals that Texas’s stringent abortion restrictions have a significant association with increased mental distress among females of reproductive age, particularly highlighting a pronounced impact on younger women. The study sheds new light on the psychological toll wrought by legislative measures that restrict access to reproductive healthcare, offering detailed empirical analysis grounded in…