The British Journal of Psychiatry (2007) 190: 94-96. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.106.026427
© 2007 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Mental health following terrorist attacks
MATTHEW G. WHALLEY, PhD and
CHRIS R. BREWIN, PhD
Sub-Department of Clinical Health Psychology, University College London,
UK
Correspondence:
Dr Matthew G. Whalley, Sub-Department of Clinical Health Psychology,
University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK. Email:
m.whalley{at}ucl.ac.uk
Declaration of interest None.
We review the current literature relating to mental health following
terrorist attacks. Studies assessing symptoms of stress in the general
population and those assessing the mental health of direct victims are
considered. Use of mental health services following an attack is reviewed and
recommendations are offered.
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