ABSTRACT
The psychological consequences of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were substantial and were not confined by time or space to those directly involved. Rather, these psychological effects were dispersed broadly throughout the larger community, and have persisted over an extended period of time. The psychological consequences of the 9/11 attacks thus constitute a significant mental health challenge to the broad population, and require a comprehensive public mental health response. In particular, a workforce of trauma-savvy mental health providers is needed to treat those who have developed serious psychiatric conditions such as PTSD and Major Depression in the wake of 9/11.
