The psychological effects and mental health issues in natural disaster is one of the most important affairs which have got less attention. There have been a great amount of health and social policies confronting with these physicaly and financially problems. This selection deals with the importance 'of mental health in natural disasters and the lack of psychiatrits psychologists and counselors skillful in these fields. International and domestic researches, observation results in different earthquake areas and performng clinical interviews, all together result in inevitable harms to minds and feelings in natural disasters. It is obvious that the presence ol' officials, psychologists psychiatrits, and social workers will be of great advantage in face to face speaking with and providing supports for persons afflicted by natural disasters.

Keywords: Mental Health, Natural Disaster

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