title: Mental health following terrorist attacks.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Matthew G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Whalley
authors.forename: Chris R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Brewin
mesh_terms: D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology*; D023481:Terrorism / Q000523:psychology*