Total abortion bans in the US were associated with a statistically significant increase in suicidal ideation among female students. State-level abortion bans may adversely affect female adolescents’ mental health and underscore the importance of suicide prevention services in affected states.

Total abortion bans in the US were associated with a statistically significant increase in suicidal ideation among female students. State-level abortion bans may adversely affect female adolescents’ mental health and underscore the importance of suicide prevention services in affected states.