PTSD
Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war
Out of the new additions, 58% are being treated for mental health concerns.
Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma - study
Digital attention exercises reduce soldiers’ PTSD risk, study shows
Female IDF soldiers' trauma overlooked despite historic mobilization: 'We need to be seen'
Israel’s trauma conference reveals hope amid deep emotional wounds - opinion
A nation in pain finds strength as professionals and volunteers rally to heal the wounded soul.
Invisible costs of trauma and post-trauma: The economic plight Israel faces - opinion
National trauma is not a private matter; it spills into every sphere: our relationships, classrooms, clinics, and even the roads, and all of this carries a significant economic cost.
Israel must address the psychologist shortage to save lives - and the economy - opinion
Mental health care is not only a moral necessity but also an economic one.
War, politics fuels domestic violence and aggression in family, new study finds
Exposure to war and political violence doesn’t just leave people with post-traumatic stress; it also fuels aggression within families, impacting children’s behavior long after the conflict ends.
Nova survivors using psychedelics 'on their own terms' to aid healing, study finds
The study follows 45 Nova survivors who were under the influence of a psychoactive substance during the massacre as they rebuild their lives, using festival culture to help them heal.
Disabled ex-police officer who self-immolated in front of defense official succumbs to wounds
"The choice to commit such a shocking and severe act of self-harm, as well as violence toward a caregiver, is not a solution, even in moments of extreme crisis," the Defense Ministry stated.
New blueprint for trauma recovery: Winning the silent war of our generation - opinion
The State of Israel must finally recognize that the proper treatment of post trauma among soldiers and civilians is central to our recovery.
From Broken Glass to Burning Fields
“Never Again” is not a promise already kept. It is a responsibility handed down.
Before it's too late: We need to recognize that trauma doesn’t stay on the front line - opinion
Trauma doesn’t happen in isolation; it sends ripples through the entire household and can cause family members to develop similar symptoms.
Healing the mind: Israel's next frontline is the battle for recovery - opinion
Mahut Isreal exemplifies what national recovery must look like.
Haunted by war, some Israelis hesitate to return to kibbutz attacked by Hamas
The government has pushed for Israelis to return South, ending subsidies for the devastated kibbutzim residents staying across the country.
