Of the 6,000+ members of Israel’s security establishment wounded, more than 2,000 have been recognized as permanently disabled in some way.
Speaking at the Israel Summit, Dr. Eran Harary, a psychiatrist and a Senior Vice President at Teva's Global R&D, explained how Israelis can overcome the shock and find themselves more resilient.
Speaking at The Jerusalem Post's Israel Summit, Inbar Shashua Bar-Nir, the Shashua Family Foundation chairwoman, said that it is crucial to think about the medium and long-term support Israelis need.
About 60 people have participated so far in the trauma recovery program being run by Free Spirit Experience, a nonprofit group that offers treatment programs for young Jewish adults.
As we navigate the ongoing war, a monumental wave of psychopathology is expected when it eventually subsides.
“Time perception changes as a result of exposure to trauma and, since October 7, it is being experienced not only on a personal level but also on a collective level," suggested the researchers.
This moment calls our generation to action. We’re undergoing a collective trauma that will shape our identity and will help us shape all of Israel for future generations.
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