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'At home, they no longer recognize themselves': Study finds hidden distress among Israeli security forces

New research reveals nearly one-third of Israeli security personnel report suicidal ideation, with career soldiers, reservists and ZAKA volunteers among most vulnerable; researchers warn of hidden trauma, cultural silence and lack of systemic support

Dr. Gaby Kashy-Rosenbaum | 08.23.25

What is high-functioning depression and why it's dangerous to ignore

High-functioning depression often hides behind routine — work, social life, even a smile — while inside, every task feels like a struggle; a clinical psychologist explains how to spot the signs, why it’s so elusive and how early treatment can restore hope

Yarden Gabay | 08.23.25

Women who experience stalking face higher risk of heart attack and stroke

A US study finds women subjected to stalking face a 41% higher risk of heart disease and stroke, rising to 70% for those who obtained restraining orders. Experts warn chronic stress from harassment can be deadly

Tzur Gueta | 08.22.25

500 people commit suicide in Israel annually, yet we stay silent - I was almost a statistic

Noam Nov, a mental health advocate, shares her decades-long struggle with suicidality, calling for open dialogue and societal action to confront Israel’s suicide crisis, which claims hundreds of lives annually; 'I’m marking nearly six years “clean” from suicide attempts and self-harm—something I once believed was impossible'

Noam Nov | 08.21.25

How extreme heat disrupts brain function, changes our behavior

Severe heat doesn’t just make us uncomfortable—it impairs brain defenses, disrupts sleep, lowers cognitive performance, heightens irritability, and worsens medical conditions, say neuroscientists and psychologists

Tzur Gueta, Eitan Gefen | 08.15.25

צוות הקרב של חטיבה 401 חיסל צלף שירה לעברם

When Dad’s in the IDF reserves, the whole family serves

'Today’s children describe deep sadness, great fear, and more' says head of Israeli Mental Health Association

Maayan Hoffman/ The Media Line | 08.13.25

Study: Anxiety and depression cases now account for 1 in 4 primary care visits

Patients with mental health needs visit 45% more often than others; with postwar trauma and chronic illness comorbidity rising, mental health professionals urge systemic reforms and stigma reduction through early, accessible intervention by primary care providers

Or Hadar | 08.05.25

Defense Ministry sounds alarm on worsening mental health crisis among war veterans

By 2028, ministry's Rehabilitation Department expects to treat 100,000 wounded and disabled IDF veterans, with at least half suffering from mental health issues; Since Hamas’ October 7 assault, over 18,000 soldiers have entered care

Yoav Zitun | 07.27.25

5 months after release from Gaza, Avera Mengistu leaves the hospital

Mengistu, who suffers from mental illness, crossed into Gaza and was held for more than a decade by Hamas; His family: 'a significant step in his life'

Or Hadar, Roni Green Shaulov | 07.22.25

אימון סיירת הנח"ל לקבל אמר"לי עידו חדשים

'Stop whining!': IDF soldiers ordered to resume training hours after comrade’s suicide

Just days after soldier’s suicide at Golan Heights training base, comrades say they were forced to resume intense drills near the scene, facing insensitive treatment and limited mental health support; military says quick routine helps cope with loss

Yoav Zitun | 07.21.25

Expert says 70% of Israelis show trauma symptoms amid ongoing conflict

Prof. Eyal Fruchter, co-founder of the ICAR Collective: 'One of the biggest things that trauma causes is a change in the perception of the world as not manageable and dangerous'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 06.25.25

Exhausted and uncertain: IDF soldiers talk about mental toll of Gaza combat

After nearly two years of combat in Gaza, troops describe emotional and psychological toll of prolonged warfare—from burnout and trauma to frustration with unclear goals—as many prepare to leave active duty only to face immediate reserve service

Gal Ganot | 06.10.25

Israel opens world's first research institute studying hope

Hebrew University pioneers global first institute for hope science, teaching resilience amid war; national 'hope index' to launch and inspect Israeli society's level

Anat Lev Adler | 06.08.25

Healers among some 3 million Israelis who could be suffering from PTSD

A new program helps address burnout and second-degree trauma in the thousands of professionals working to support Israelis directly affected by the war

Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 06.01.25

Over 500,000 Israelis sought mental help since war's start, report reveals

Mental health NGO ERAN reveals surge in psychological distress among IDF reservists, soldiers and families; shift from trauma to depression underscores prolonged mental health crisis, experts warn

Or Hadar | 05.27.25

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