ABSTRACT
Terror attacks and terrorism will, unfortunately, continue to remain serious challenges of the modern world for the foreseeable future. The health and mental health consequences of such incidents will continue to challenge the global health community. Terrorist attacks can be considered as a form of interpersonal violence. Following a terrorist attack it is critical to attend to the survivors' physical and medical needs as quickly and as efficiently as possible to prevent loss of life and reduce injuries. Dealing with loss is a major component of helping people after terrorist attacks. The most commonly reported diagnosis after a traumatic event, such as a terrorist attack, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), followed by depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse. Psychiatric emergencies following trauma from terrorism are universal. Culture shapes the psychological manifestations of terrorism-related emergencies. Pharmacotherapy can be useful for psychiatric disorders related to trauma including those terror attacks. The long-term mental health consequences of terrorism are largely unknown.
