Everyone has a story, and every life is a story lived, but those who lived through the atrocities of the Nazi regime share stories that challenge our ideas of human capabilities.
In memory of Lev, a three-legged dog who became irreversibly paralyzed from fear of rocket sirens, I share his story and invite you to support Wind Chimes’ work with traumatized animals and people.
The soldier was discharged from the army due to psychological issues stemming from his service during the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
A relatively new treatment addresses "the root cause of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and Long COVID symptoms," according to the company Stella Global's website, which promotes its use.
As Israel grapples with the psychological aftermath of war, Hadas’s message is clear: mental health cannot remain an afterthought.
Israel’s healthcare system, along with physicians and mental health professionals, must bear the responsibility to embrace innovative treatment, like medical cannabis, to treat a PTSD epidemic.
Tomer Weinberg discovered that when he was around wine, anxiety, fear, and tension dissipated as if by a miracle. And if the winemaking process could help him, it could also help others.
"Despite Israel’s experience with trauma from war and terror, we have never faced an event of this magnitude, both in terms of numbers and the complexity of the cases."
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
HEALTH AFFAIRS: The organization has provided nearly 2,000 PTSD treatments for soldiers. But outside of that, the soldiers act as a support system for each other.
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