The huge numbers of traumatized Israelis who were wounded, lost loved ones, homes, and businesses on October 7 need emotional support and therapy.
Hostility originates in the disowned and unacknowledged elements within us. That, at any rate, is the claim of a body of research based on the work of Carl Jung.
The results could explain why PTSD patients have difficulty recalling traumatic experiences in a coherent way, and offer an explanation of why these past experiences can trigger disabling symptoms.
Psychiatrist Dr. Oren Tana advises on the appropriate steps for mental health treatment when hostages return, as well as guidance for friends and family on how to interact with them.
People who "exercise" their brains are known to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia when they get older.
Hamas is clearly the one setting the tone here from day one, taking the lead in psychological warfare. Israel is lagging behind.
Within hours of the first siren sounding in the South on that sunny autumn morning, Israel was at war on two fronts, and the entire country was traumatized and terrorized.
Alleviating the pain of uncertainty caused by Hamas's psychological warfare: Dr. Nir Essar explains a psychological exercise for overcoming distress.
"We are using all means, both intelligence and operational, to bring the hostages home,” the IDP spokesperson stated.
The letter stated that the ministry was not attentive to the needs of the hostages and their families.
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