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.”

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.
IDF helmet developed to get neuro feedback relating to PTSD.

Unfairness perceptions may intensify, prolonging psychological trauma after war, HUJI study says

IDF soldiers pay respects to loved ones who fell in battle at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 28, 2025

IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion

New Shlomi initiative uses sensory cues and soft architecture to support recovery from trauma.

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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025.

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.

ZACHI DEVASH – a one-man street theater performer.

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.

Deputy Director of the Rabin Medical Center, and Director of the center's Beilinson Campus, Dr. Lena Feldman Koren (R) with released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, October 13, 2025.

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

Hagit Kamin, CEO of SyqeAir

“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

Prof. Ben Corn, founder of The Institute for the Study of Hope, at a Hope Seminar

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 memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

A Nation in Pain

A silent crisis of trauma and addiction

Stop drug addiction concept.

'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.

People gather near the scene, after an attack in which a car was driven at pedestrians and stabbings were reported near a synagogue in north Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025.

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.

IDF operates in Gaza, September 29, 2025.

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.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews perform "Slihot" prior to the upcoming Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, on September 25, 2025.