PTSD

The Tribe of Nova Foundation works to help festival survivors recover

The foundation also works to memorialize those who were killed at the party and to share their stories with the world.

03/05/2024

Trauma into resilience: New org. supports Israel's frontline workers post-Oct. 7

The organization’s goal is to prevent future post-traumatic stress, with a vision to support 2,000 participants annually. The full program includes supportive group workshops and follow-up meetings.

Israel's mental health crisis is not looming, it's already here

The country is promising more than it is capable of providing when it comes to psychological and psychiatric treatment.

Defense ministry: 7,209 wounded, 2,111 with emotional harm

Defense ministry announces that 7,209 IDF soldiers are wounded, 2,111 with emotional harm.

Charting a path forward for mental health care in the wake of war

In the weeks and months following October 7, many veterans from previous conflicts have been turning to hospitals, mental health centers, and primary care physicians for support.

By YOEL HAR-EVEN
16/04/2024

Nova massacre survivors who took MDMA show fewer PTSD symptoms, study finds

Survivors under the influence of MDMA at the time of the attack also exhibited improved social support, increased interactions with others, and better sleep quality.

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Trauma support requests surged in 2023, many for October 7 survivors and war victims

Referrals for sexual harassment for 2023 reached 7,864, 65.1% of the referrals, the highest percentage of the total. 

 Herzog Medical Center director-general Dr. Jacob 'Kobi' Haviv at the geriatric wards

From maternity wards to maturing adults: An in-depth look at Herzog Medical Center

Doing Rabbanit Sarah Herzog proud: From 1894’s Ezrat Nashim Hospital to 2024’s Herzog Medical Center

Dogs can be trained to detect PTSD with their noses

Among other forms of assistance, dogs can help patients by alerting to and interrupting episodes when their companions are struggling with their symptoms.

Impressive resilience seen among older Israelis amid war times despite dwindling resources

The study was led by researchers at Bar-Ilan University and conducted in collaboration with Prof. Yuval Palgi of the University of Haifa’s gerontology department.

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