PTSD
Israeli Air Force navigator recognized as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide
The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.
How Israel’s surf therapy teams are helping evacuated teens heal during war - opinion
IDF reservist found dead in Bat Yam shelter as residents seek cover
Freed Gaza hostages relive trauma as Iran war sirens trigger captivity memories
Strength and strain: Israel’s defense and societal resilience in the long war with Iran - editorial
Israel’s confrontation with Iran requires military precision and societal resilience. As the war drags on, how can Israel maintain strength without ignoring the toll on its people?
Dr. Ya’akov Chernes on memory, trauma, and the brain’s role in shaping experiences - interview
Expert tells ‘Post’ why brain remembers pain and why it must forget
Artificial intelligence: A tool for engineering consciousness or a healing aid?- opinion
Through simplification and empty slogans, AI has pushed the public into an information overload. However, it can also be used to assist people suffering from PTSD and anxiety.
From national PTSD to national post-traumatic growth: Israel must turn pain to power – opinion
Israel has the chance to turn national trauma into national growth and emerge more resilient than ever.
Israeli combat veterans with PTSD and families not receiving enough support from the state - survey
Survey reveals major gaps in PTSD support for Israeli combat veterans and their families: most receive no treatment, many unaware of their rights, and children are also affected.
Teaching Jewish happiness after October 7: An educator's fresh approach to Jewish pride
EDUCATION AFFAIRS: In the aftermath of trauma, Dr. Ben-Shahar advocates for teaching positivity and success in Jewish education, shifting focus from suffering to pride, resilience, and happiness.
Israeli researchers at TAU find noninvasive brain stimulation eases PTSD symptoms
The five-session pilot, conducted in Tel Aviv and published in the journal Brain Stimulation, used individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation targeted to hippocampal networks.
Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients
A Tel Aviv University study suggests noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD.
Vehicle hits protester at wounded veterans' rights, benefits rally near Jerusalem's Chords Bridge
A vehicle hit an activist during a protest at Chords Bridge in Jerusalem, with police searching for the driver. The protest called for support for wounded soldiers, including those with PTSD.
Psychotherapist explains: Why are there more sex addicts after October 7?
The events of October 7 and the war led to a quiet rise in compulsive behaviors, including sex addiction – a mental phenomenon that can be understood and treated, without shame and without guilt.
