PTSD
Magen David Adom announces new mental health emergency response unit
Under the new system, mental health-related calls will be transferred to a specially trained mental health dispatcher for evaluation, instead of being handled by standard medical teams.
Reservists Party launches national PTSD recovery plan for those impacted by war, October 7
Writing to heal: How putting trauma on paper can restore clarity
Tushiya: When the battlefield enters the home
Addressing trauma before the battle: PTSD in IDF soldiers - opinion
To be effective, PTSD intervention must occur as close to the traumatic event as possible to prevent it from becoming entrenched.
Israel must save IDF soldiers from PTSD - opinion
IDF soldiers taking their own lives are not isolated tragedies. Israel should be doing more to address PTSD and not abandon its soldiers.
Northern Israel’s recovery: Addressing trauma, economic challenges, and renewal - opinion
Today, less than half of the displaced residents have returned home. PTSD has surged 33% among residents, with children and parents bearing profound emotional wounds.
What we can learn from Holocaust survivors to heal PTSD from October 7 - opinion
Even when told not to compare with the second-generation Holocaust survivors, we can learn from what they lived and how we can use it to help October 7 survivors.
The mental health crisis is just starting after 21 months of war - opinion
For months, millions of Israelis have lived in survival mode, and the psychological toll can last for years.
Mental health on the front lines: Israel’s parallel crisis amid war - opinion
It’s time for policymakers to treat mental health with the seriousness it deserves. The health of Israel’s society depends on it.
War doesn't end on the battlefield: Israel must better support veterans with PTSD - editorial
Daniel Edri's recent death by suicide is not an isolated tragedy, but rather part of a deeper national mental health crisis.
New study reveals psychological impact of twin separation during Hamas-Israel War
The study draws on decades of research in child development and twin studies to assess the psychological implications of such forced separations.
IDF soldier takes his own life after struggling with mental health from Oct 7, Gaza war
"He told me he saw horrors and said, 'Mom, I can’t stop smelling the bodies, and I see the bodies all the time,'" Daniel's mother, Sigal Edri, recalled.
Lydia: A lifeline for PTSD sufferers and their families
An AI-powered assistant offers emotional, practical, and bureaucratic support for every step of the healing journey.
