Cyprus Mental Health Institute European Archives of Social Sciences 3061-9572 3061-9572 2 2 Turkish 2 N N Y 2025 08 22 Full Length Paper Examining of Relationship Between Secondary Traumatic Stress and Terror Anxiety and Depression: A Traditional Review> Turkish Y 90 98 Said Demirel Turkish Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University, Faculty of Social and Humanities Sciences, Departmentof Psychology, Güzelyurt TRN Cyprus saiddemirel@gmail.com N 0000-0002-6395-7489 Mehmet Çakıcı Turkish TRN Cyprus meh_cakici@yahoo.com Y 0000-0002-7043-183X 10.35365/eass.25.02.04 Terrorist incidents can expose individuals to trauma not only directly but also indirectly, and this situation can have negative effects on the mental health of subsequent generations. In this context, many mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression associated with secondary traumatic stress,may arise in subsequent generations. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between secondary traumatic stress, terrorism anxiety,and depression using the traditional approach method through the relevant literature. The traditional review method was used in the study, and a total of 59 studies were examined by searching the relevant databases. Databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Ulakbim, TürkMedline, and ScienceDirect were used in the literature review. The findings of the studies reviewed reveal a positive and significant relationship between secondary traumatic stress caused by terrorism and anxiety and depression related to terrorism. The studies show that secondary traumatic stress, anxiety related to terrorism, and depression are often seen together in individuals who are indirectly exposed to trauma, and that these conditions affect each other in a cyclical manner. The studies also emphasise that secondary traumatic stress, terror anxiety and depression are interrelated mental health problems that pose serious risks to individuals and societies. The direct and indirect effects of terrorist incidents lead to negative outcomes such as intense anxiety, hopelessness and a decline in quality of life in individuals. Secondary traumatic stress and terrorism anxiety are among the significant factors threatening psychological health, acting both as causes and reinforcers of depression. This study emphasises that early diagnosis, preventive interventions, and supportive environments play a critical role in breaking the cycle of trauma and emotional distress. It is believed that examining the relationship between secondary traumatic stress and terrorism-related anxiety and depression that develop as a result of terrorist incidents will contribute significantly to the knowledge base and practices in this field. English Secondary traumatic stress, Terror anxiety, Depression https://eassjournal.com/index.php/pub/article/view/57/29> https://eassjournal.com/index.php/pub/article/view/57/version/57 https://eassjournal.com/index.php/pub/article/view/57/29 Turkish Kaynaklar 96 98