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.”

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.
IDF helmet developed to get neuro feedback relating to PTSD.

Unfairness perceptions may intensify, prolonging psychological trauma after war, HUJI study says

IDF soldiers pay respects to loved ones who fell in battle at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 28, 2025

IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion

New Shlomi initiative uses sensory cues and soft architecture to support recovery from trauma.

Shlomi initiative uses sensory design, soft architecture to support trauma recovery in children


October 7 changed everything, including my life - opinion

October 7 changed everything. From heartbreak to action, one person’s fight to rebuild Israel and unite a nation.

Alon Tirer, founder of the Youth Movement of Israel.

'An important thing to know is that most of the population is resilient to traumatic events'

This is a comforting statement in a conversation about the traumatization of Israel due to the events of October 7, 2023. 

Unpacking Trauma

Nova survivor to Gaza border storyteller: Israeli tour guide's journey of healing and history

A gifted and well-researched storyteller recounts the historical conflict of the region, along with an honest reckoning of his ordeal since Oct. 7.

AMIT MUSAEI, tour guide at Sderot’s lookout. Here, one can have the sense of the proximity of the border with Gaza, and the panoramic view of Gaza’s northern areas (Jabalya, Beit Hanoun, and Gaza City).

Pyschological toll on IDF soldiers, Israel must not go unadressed - opinion

The traumas of October 7 and the ongoing war, the hyper-vigilance, and the endless stress will likely echo for at least two generations.

A HAMAS propaganda video shows 24-year-old Evyatar David, who was kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, a haunting image of a starved hostage published by subhuman terrorists.

Arye Deri sits in cabinet while claiming yeshiva students sacrifice more than soldiers - opinion

Arye Deri's return to politics, despite multiple convictions, highlights the deep divisions within Israel and threatens the unity needed during wartime.

MK ARYE DERI sits in the Knesset plenum. His legacy brings mostly embarrassment and shame to the State of Israel, the writer argues.

Highway 4 opens to traffic following Haredi protests over IDF draft arrest

The demonstrations come amid heightened tensions surrounding the state’s policies on military conscription and ongoing failures in the rehabilitation of wounded veterans.

Highway 4 near the Coca-Cola Junction was blocked Thursday afternoon as hundreds of Haredi protesters took to the streets.

‘The war will end, but the habit remains’: Israel’s growing crisis of trauma and addiction

In the Oct. 7 aftermath, a silent epidemic emerges. The ICA is fighting for awareness and those at risk

ICA reports a silent epidemic emerging

The forgotten mourners: How GFIDF is giving a voice to the girlfriends of fallen soldiers

'The organization literally saves lives'

Israeli flags seen on Mount Herzl ahead of Remembrance Day. April 28, 2025.

The battle after the battle: A nation in grief and at risk - opinion

Israel needs accessible alternatives to inpatient care for people in crisis when they cannot be hospitalized.

SOLDIERS WORK on their tanks near the Gaza border last week. The question we now face is not only how to protect our borders but also how to protect those who are defending them, the writer asserts.

The youth of Gush Katif: The trauma, struggles of the once-teens of Israel's Gaza settlements

How a few teens dealt with the trauma of the expulsion, and where are they today?

AN IDF soldier uproots residents from their Neveh Dekalim home, Aug. 2005.