Episode 81: The Lies of the American Psychological Association

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Welcome to Episode 81 of the Being Human Podcast: The Lies of the American Psychological Association

In this episode, Dr. Greg tackles the problematic stance taken by the American Psychological Association (APA) on abortion; he also breaks open why it’s important for Catholic mental health professionals to practice from a place of integration, why most psychology programs cannot provide that kind of education, and what CatholicPsych is doing to help.

Discussed in this episode:

• How politics have taken precedence over scientific fact when it comes to the APA’s stance on abortion;
• The validity and findings of scientific studies done about the mental health impact on women who have had an abortion;
• Why practicing as a mental health professional under the APA guidelines is becoming untenable;
• The importance of Catholic mental health professionals starting from a place of integration of psychology, theology, and anthropology;
• Reasons why even Catholic psychology programs are forced to separate Catholic philosophy and theology from the teaching of psychology;
• Announcement of the Open House to discuss CathoilcPsych’s new certification launching in the Fall of 2022.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Register for the free Open House to learn more about our new certification launching in the Fall!
• Meta-analysis on mental health risks associated with abortion: Coleman, P. (2011). Abortion and mental health: Quantitative synthesis and analysis of research published 1995–2009. British Journal of Psychiatry, 199(3), 180-186;
• Visit the APA’s website: apa.org;
• The Embrace of the Proabortion Turnaway Study (cites issues with the study the APA uses as proof for their claim that restricting access to abortion will worsen mental health outcomes);
• Adverse Psychological Reactions After Abortion - Fact Sheet by Project Rachel Ministries;
• Ministries offering resources for those struggling from a past abortion: Project Rachel, Sisters of Life, Entering Canaan
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