21 states' post-Dobbs abortion restrictions increase mental distress in lower-income individuals, per Science Advances study.

Abortion restrictions in states after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision led to elevated mental distress, particularly affecting lower-income individuals. As of July 2024, 21 states imposed bans or more restrictive gestational limits, causing an increase in mental health issues among affected populations. These findings were published in Science Advances.