Trauma
Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study
Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”
Unfairness perceptions may intensify, prolonging psychological trauma after war, HUJI study says
IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion
Shlomi initiative uses sensory design, soft architecture to support trauma recovery in children
A script for Netanyahu: How Bibi can apologize and heal a nation broken by war - opinion
To heal that breach and unify the country once again, someone has to figuratively pick up the cudgel, rise to the challenge, and say what needs to be said publicly to jump-start the recovery process.
Reasons to be cheerful: How some Israelis find relief for the soul and body during the war
In the aftermath of October 7, 2023, a number of Israelis managed to find some desperately needed solace in all manner of “alternative” pursuits.
Hostages arriving at hospital combines 'excitement, anxiety, tears of relief,' doctor tells Maariv
Rabin Medical Center's Dr. Lena Feldman Koren shares insights on the emotional and medical care provided to returning hostages, detailing the preparations, personalized treatment for their recovery.
Between Compassion and Management: How to Make Decisions About Human Pain
Our challenge as leaders is to find a way for an entire nation to heal, not only to treat
“Israel is Only at the Beginning of an Emotional Tsunami”
Against a growing mental health crisis, Life’s Door reports surge in demand for hope workshops
Our national duty to society: Taking care of our private and national trauma - opinion
Even if others are at fault for the trauma that was allowed to strike us, and if our leaders should be resigning, I still believe that change must begin where we actually can make a difference.
A Nation in Pain
A silent crisis of trauma and addiction
'I'm scared to go to the synagogue,' Manchester synagogue terror attack survivors speak to NYT
Survivors of the Yom Kippur terror attack in Manchester describe fear, grief, and rising antisemitism as police tighten security across the city.
Stop calling IDF soldiers ‘shell-shocked’ - opinion
The next time you meet a soldier dealing with the invisible scars of war, don’t call them shell-shocked. See them for who they truly are.
Yom Kippur in white garments: A show of unity and hope - opinion
We wear white on Yom Kippur to build a human family standing together before the creator of the world.