Trauma
Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study
Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”
Unfairness perceptions may intensify, prolonging psychological trauma after war, HUJI study says
IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion
Shlomi initiative uses sensory design, soft architecture to support trauma recovery in children
The war isn’t over and the real battle has just begun - opinion
Since October 7, Israelis have lived with unrelenting trauma, and the country is in the midst of a mental health state of emergency.
First Lady Michal Herzog Visits the National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience at TAU
Tel Aviv University operates Israel’s largest PTSD clinic, providing life-saving care to soldiers and civilians amid the ongoing war.
How NATAL helps Israelis heal invisible wounds, rebuild after war and trauma
As trauma overwhelms Israel, emotional support center’s leaders explain how therapy, resilience, and career coaching offer paths to hope
Adaptation and time: How we were adapting in the past, prior to October 7
Living according to an attitude of no choice has been a choice made by Jews and Israelis throughout our history. It has been part of our lives and an important means of adapting before October 7.
Making sense of ourselves after October 7
How we can regain clarity, reconnect with ourselves and one another, and rebuild a shared sense of meaning in the aftermath of trauma.
Finding unity after trauma - opinion
There are rays of hope and healing that are slowly piercing their way through the dark shadows hovering over the Jewish state.
PTSD forces more than 1,100 IDF soldiers out of service, military data reveals
The IDF is addressing, yet struggling to contain a wave of combat trauma, with over 1,100 soldiers discharged for PTSD as the army expands mental health support.
Healing through music: A personal journey into the Heart of the Nova concert
On October 7, everything changed. At the Heart of Nova concert, grief met resilience as we remembered, danced, and chose life in the face of unimaginable loss.
Losing the PTSD war: Israeli soldiers are dying off the battlefield
Since the Israel-Hamas War began in October 2023, nearly 50 IDF soldiers – most of them suffering from PTSD – have taken their own lives.
How can we teach resilience in Israeli schools? – opinion
Schools play a crucial role in the early identification of emotional and behavioral difficulties and in offering meaningful emotional support.
