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Thank you. You'll often see these photographs of abortion, both pro and anti-abortion protesters.

They face off on other sides of barricades or streets.

They carry similar signs. It's interesting.

On one side, there may be pro-abortion protesters who are saying, I don't regret my abortion,

or shout your abortion, or I'm proud of it. And on the other side, you'll find anti-abortion

protesters, pro-life protesters, who carry signs that say, I regret my abortion.

Who's telling the truth? Welcome back to issues, etc. I'm Todd Wilkin.

Joining us to discuss a new study on post-abortion distress, Dr. Michael Neu.

He's visiting assistant professor of social research and political science at the Catholic University of America,

Senior Associate Scholar at the Catholic University of America, senior associate

scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute. He's page Comstock, Cunningham, fellow with Americans

United for Life and a columnist for a national review online. Dr. New, welcome back.

Thanks, to have me. Much appreciated. What is the pro-abortion narrative about the emotional

and mental health impact of abortion? The narrative given by supporters of legal abortion is that a vast majority of women feel relief after obtaining an abortion.

Also, that very few women feel abortion regret and that very few women suffer from mental or psychological health problems afterwards.

Tell us about the method of this new study from the Ruth Institute and the Catholic University of America.

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