The importance of maintaining and improvement mental health in bioterrorism

Despite some recent improvements in public health preparedness in many communities, efforts to incorporate mental health plans and services into bioterrorism response planning remain in their infancy. Fear-inducing threats of contamination, the likelihood of covert release of poisonous agents, and the possibility of contagion may result in large numbers of adverse emotional/psychological reactions.

the aim of this study is describing the role of mental health in bioterrorism.

This is a review article. The information is based on searching in library and internet.

The goal of terrorism is fear. Terrorist attacks are intended to cause psychological, social and economic destruction. Others experience various levels of grief, loss, stress, anger and depression.

The protection and promotion of mental health in the community is a critical Component of pre-event planning for bioterrorism events.