Biber Gazının Birey ve Toplum Ruh Sağlığına Etkileri: Gezi Olayları Örneği.

The massive use of riot control agents also known as "pepper gas" on people during the Gezi protests attracted so much reaction. Although various physical sequels including death evoked by the exposure to pepper gas have been shown before, the psychological effects are unclear. This present review aimed to discuss the psychological effects of exposure to pepper gas and the psychiatric consequences of the Gezi protests on both individual and community level. The long term effects of exposure to pepper gas on human health are still unknown. The use of pepper gas should be prohibited until its long term effects are clearly shown by scientific studies which are designed carefully. It is important to keep in mind that physical sequels caused by exposure to pepper gas could recover in time. However, psychological sequels might need more time and effort to get better. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]