PTSD

 Hostage posters seen at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, January 14, 2025

Families of deceased hostages suffer without recognition or support, report finds

Seventeen family members of varying degrees of relation were interviewed with informed consent by Dr. Einat Yehene, a rehabilitation psychologist with the Hostage Families Forum Health Division.

Teen depression (illustrative)

Israel’s mental health crisis: Fear and blame won’t fix it

Instead of fixating on incomplete statistics, we need to focus on practical reforms that will make a real difference.

By GILA TOLUB
18/02/2025
An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

After 500 days of war: Alarming amount of soldiers suffer from mental health issues

Since the war began, 846 soldiers and security personnel have been killed, and 15,000 have been wounded, and 7,500 deal with psychological trauma, including PTSD.

  Ohad Ben Ami addresses a rally at Hostages Square, February 15, 2025.

Time running out for remaining hostages, freed hostage Ohad Ben Ami warns

Ben Ami shared his message via recorded video at a rally for the return of all the hostages on Saturday at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

When routines shatter: Autism, trauma, and the October 7 war

“Individuals with ASD are particularly vulnerable during crises due to heightened past stress and trauma,” Inbal Millo David explained.

The October 7 massacre’s invisible victims: Time to recognize survivors of sexual trauma

The government must act now, allocating resources and ensuring that survivors of sexual violence receive the support they deserve.

By ORIT SULITZEANU
14/02/2025

Suspected terrorist at Gaza border turns out to be IDF veteran with PTSD

Ynet reported that he was in deep psychological distress and had attempted to take his own life.

The process of healing: Letting go of wartime anger, pain

We must work to leave behind our trauma, and focus on new beginnings. In doing so, we grow together and add greater meaning to our lives. 

By DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN
08/02/2025

TAU Unbound: Can saliva reveal PTSD?

WATCH: The groundbreaking discovery of Prof. (Emerita) Illana Gozes.

Israel's innovative ingenuity can help with our mental health crisis

By blending human compassion with technological innovation, Israel can create a mental health system that not only heals but uplifts its people.

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