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Navigating trauma memory

The brains of people who are reminded of similar past events typically follow similar patterns of activity; when it comes to the memory of trauma, it seems that this is not the case

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.27.24

Number of soldiers needing psychological care to rise to 10,000, report shows

Defense Ministry prepares to admit some 20,000 new wounded soldiers by end of 2024, as 8,000 of them are expected to grapple with various psychological responses such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other symptoms

Adir Yanko, Nina Fox | 04.19.24

Purim in the shadow of war: some vendors pass up selling cap guns, firecrackers

Many large toy stores and chains took firecrackers off the shelves this year; but many are still selling cap guns, which may cause anxiety attacks and panic in the shadow of the October 7 trauma

Iris Lifshitz Klieger | 03.18.24

Injured IDF soldiers pay tribute to their fellow soldiers and to the over 1,200 Israelis murdered on October 7 at the Belev Echad Gala in New York City on November 21

IDF soldiers wounded in October 7 massacre honored in NYC

Jewish community unites to heal shattered bodies and hearts of Israeli soldiers in wake of bloody Hamas attack; 1,500 people gather to pay tribute to over 1,200 Israeli victims

Ynetnews | 11.22.23

Mental health system sounds the alarm on the aftermath of war

Mental health professionals reached out to the Health Ministry, demanding it prepare for an expected surge in patient numbers when war concludes, or they'll be forced to make a public declaration of their inability to provide adequate treatment

Adir Yanko | 11.21.23

Music festival massacre survivors involuntarily committed due to mental breakdowns

Mental health experts urge Health Ministry to address PTSD surge and needs of numerous atrocity victims after delay in providing support to already ailing health system

Adir Yanko | 11.14.23

We've all seen the atrocities, but not all of us would require psychological treatment

Most people in Israel may experience acute stress disorder, but few will develop post traumatic stress; top psychiatrist explains dealing with trauma

Dr. Zvi Fishel | 10.31.23

War porn: Excessively consuming horrific war footage can trigger PTSD

A cognitive psychologist elaborates on our compulsion to watch these videos, their function in our lives, the significance of abstaining from them, and how to engage in enlightening activities in their absence

Dr. Ofer Moner | 10.19.23

Israel approves a trial using MDMA, for therapists

Ministry of Health greenlights experiment in mental care facility to study the effects of the psychoactive substance in psychotherapy for healthy subjects to prepare them for administering drug to patients suffering from PTSD

Adir Yanko | 09.28.23

How stress helps and when does it become a problem?

No matter how much we bang our heads against the wall, there is no solution and situations will only weigh heavy on our consciousness to the point that we are unable to function

Ofir Hauzman | 09.02.23

Israel announces easier access to medical cannabis

While regulatory obstacles are removed for some patients in need of the drug, PTSD and chronic pain sufferers would still be required to go through the bureaucratic licensing process under the guidelines that come into effect in December

Adir Yanko | 08.07.23

NGO sees sharp spike in post-trauma cases among IDF soldiers

Director says crowdfunding launched as number of former soldiers with trauma who apply for help has doubled while budget stretched to the limit

ILTV | 07.20.23

ראובן אמיר, עמית אסתר עקווא וירון אדל. נשארו מחוץ לרפורמת הקנאביס

Patients left off medical cannabis list ask for help

Yaron, Amit and Reuven, whose licenses for using medical cannabis will soon expire, ask the government why their conditions aren't included in the upcoming reform despite proof the drug can improve their quality of life

Alexandra Lukash, Ariela Ayalon | 06.18.23

This is who was left off the medical cannabis list

Post-trauma victims and fibromyalgia patients and others with chronic pain were not included in the reform, which will allow greater access to medical cannabis with a doctor's prescription; 'Health Ministry does not make it easy for us' - Everything you need to know

Adir Yanko | 06.14.23

The wrecking ball effect of trauma on addiction

People suffering from PTSD are four times more likely to also develop some kind of dependency, mainly because certain behaviors or substances block out everything else, experts explain

Adir Yanko | 04.25.23