Psychiatric News (11/10) reports, “As drones’ use in surveillance and combat rises, so does a new type of posttraumatic illness: ‘dronophobia.’” Joseph L. Bonvie, of Massachusetts General Hospital, and colleagues wrote in the Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders, “Individuals who have experienced a drone strike, particularly those injured by one, are at heightened risk for developing persistent psychological symptoms, a vulnerability intensified by the ongoing threat of repeated attacks.” The authors said, “Addressing the psychological and societal consequences of drone warfare necessitates a comprehensive, integrated, multidisciplinary strategy. … Managing drone-related trauma requires ongoing mental health support that should include family involvement, sustained surveillance, and community-based programs.”
Related Links:
— “Drone-Induced Anxiety: An Emerging Form of Combat Trauma, Psychiatric News, November 10, 2025