August 26, 2025Psychiatry InternationalOpen Access

Unseen Wounds: PTSD Among Search and Rescue Teams Responding to the February 6, 2023 Earthquake in Türkiye

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Analysis reveals significant PTSD symptoms in search and rescue workers following the Türkiye earthquake, suggesting widespread psychosocial risks.

Over 30% of search and rescue workers experienced clinically significant PTSD after the earthquake, indicating a major mental health issue.
Female participants showed higher PTSD symptoms, with an 8.48% difference compared to male participants in the study.
The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 was used to assess 619 individuals, highlighting essential occupational health concerns.
Findings point to a need for improved support and interventions for search and rescue teams exposed to trauma, particularly for younger workers.

Okan Özbakır (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals significant PTSD symptoms in search and rescue workers following the Türkiye earthquake, suggesting widespread psychosocial risks.