Full course description
Description
This training provides an overview of the historical, legal, and social contexts of abortion and its intersection with mental health. It covers the impact of the Comstock laws, Margaret Sanger’s contributions to reproductive rights, and landmark legal cases like Roe v. Wade that shaped abortion rights in the United States.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to healthcare providers, educators, policymakers, and individuals interested in understanding the historical and legal evolution of reproductive rights and its implications for mental health and public health.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the historical impact of the Comstock laws on reproductive rights and medical education.
- Recognize Margaret Sanger’s role in advancing access to contraception and reproductive health.
- Identify Roe v. Wade as a landmark Supreme Court case establishing the right to privacy for abortion decisions.
- Discuss the legal and societal constraints on abortion access in the 1960s and their implications for mental health.