trauma

'Mom, I can no longer be in the army': Female IDF soldiers reveal hellish recruitment process

Harsh treatment of female soldiers: abused, humiliated, and pressured to enlist as observers following October 7 events, leading to anxiety, trauma, and severe consequences.

By EREZ HAREL
02/05/2024
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How did starving as youngsters during the Holocaust affect survivors and their descendants?

The risk of falling and having a hip fracture and the prevalence of osteoporosis has been shown to be increased among men and women who lived under the Nazi regime or in a Nazi-occupied country.

IDF forms committee to honor hostages and civilians in combat

The group will begin discussions immediately, with a deadline for its recommendations set to June 30, 2024. 

Marriage-induced insanity: Coping with the damages of a non-nurturing spouse

For true, unconditional love to exist, three elements must be present: consistent and mutual respect; trust and safety; and open, empathic communication, the author explains.

By MIRIAM ADAHAN
18/04/2024

Israel's mental health crisis is not looming, it's already here

The country is promising more than it is capable of providing when it comes to psychological and psychiatric treatment.

Many Israeli healthcare professionals who have been treating trauma are themselves traumatized

“Professionals who are in the communities directly affected by the trauma incur a double exposure."

Jerusalem art exhibit captures women's trials, tribulations, trauma in photos

In her first solo photography series, Shilat Mizrahi, renowned Israeli fashion photographer and visual artist, captures the experience of female singlehood.

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Trauma support requests surged in 2023, many for October 7 survivors and war victims

Referrals for sexual harassment for 2023 reached 7,864, 65.1% of the referrals, the highest percentage of the total. 

ERAN: Volume of calls from traumatized Israelis increased drastically since Oct. 7

‘Emotional First Aid’ trained volunteers has received 172,000 calls for help since Gaza war began.

Dogs can be trained to detect PTSD with their noses

Among other forms of assistance, dogs can help patients by alerting to and interrupting episodes when their companions are struggling with their symptoms.

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