[Radicalization and psychiatry: a plea for a broad perspective].

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Criminology
• Sociology

Background:

• Debate exists on psychiatry's role in preventing terrorism and countering radicalization.
• Political implications raise concerns about active psychiatric involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role of psychiatric disorders in terrorist activities.
• To examine societal determinants in radicalization processes.

Main Methods:

• Literature review.
• Theoretical analysis.

Main Results:

• Radicalization is a heterogeneous process with individual, social, and societal determinants.
• Severe psychopathology is present in a small minority of individuals undergoing radicalization.

Conclusions:

• Understanding individual, social, and societal factors is crucial for responsible psychiatric practice in radicalization contexts.
• Psychiatrists need this knowledge for case management and public/scientific discourse.