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?
Unfairness perceptions may intensify, prolonging psychological trauma after war, HUJI study says
Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war against Hamas, Hezbollah persists
Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war
Out of the new additions, 58% are being treated for mental health concerns.
Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma - study
Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, the researchers analyzed 203 dream narratives collected in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack and the Israel–Hamas war that followed.
Digital attention exercises reduce soldiers’ PTSD risk, study shows
In two years of war, more than 3,700 Israeli soldiers have been diagnosed with PTSD, while another 9,000 have applied for recognition.
Female IDF soldiers' trauma overlooked despite historic mobilization: 'We need to be seen'
Even though this war saw the largest mobilization of women since Israel’s creation, the emotional impact on female soldiers is disturbingly absent from the narrative.
Israel’s trauma conference reveals hope amid deep emotional wounds - opinion
A nation in pain finds strength as professionals and volunteers rally to heal the wounded soul.
Invisible costs of trauma and post-trauma: The economic plight Israel faces - opinion
National trauma is not a private matter; it spills into every sphere: our relationships, classrooms, clinics, and even the roads, and all of this carries a significant economic cost.
Israel must address the psychologist shortage to save lives - and the economy - opinion
Mental health care is not only a moral necessity but also an economic one.
War, politics fuels domestic violence and aggression in family, new study finds
Exposure to war and political violence doesn’t just leave people with post-traumatic stress; it also fuels aggression within families, impacting children’s behavior long after the conflict ends.
Nova survivors using psychedelics 'on their own terms' to aid healing, study finds
The study follows 45 Nova survivors who were under the influence of a psychoactive substance during the massacre as they rebuild their lives, using festival culture to help them heal.
Disabled ex-police officer who self-immolated in front of defense official succumbs to wounds
"The choice to commit such a shocking and severe act of self-harm, as well as violence toward a caregiver, is not a solution, even in moments of extreme crisis," the Defense Ministry stated.
