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From trauma to the finish line: how 'Step by Step' is reshaping rehabilitation for wounded Israeli soldiers

A ‘Step by Step’ program helps wounded Israeli soldiers rebuild routine and purpose through intensive physical training, supporting recovery from injury and PTSD beyond traditional rehabilitation

ynet Global | 04.16.26

'I’m still fighting, just not at the front': Israeli veterans describe PTSD triggers during Iran war

IDF veterans describe how sirens and explosions trigger flashbacks, sleepless nights and anxiety; experts share practical tools to cope with wartime triggers and advice for families supporting those with PTSD

Nina Fox | 03.14.26

תופסים מחסה בשעת אזעקה במהלך ימי שאגת הארי בתחנת הרכבת הקלה רמת גן

The women who are waiting for the war to end so they can breathe

Opinion: women dealing with complex post-traumatic stress disorder don't wear uniforms, they don't have a military spokesperson and their war didn't start on October 7th – it simply became a minefield of triggers

Ronit Shoval | 03.12.26

רצים לחפש מקלט בשעת אזעקה בתל אביב בימי שאגת הארי

Phantom sirens: why people hear alerts when none sounded

Even when no alert is issued, many people briefly believe they heard siren; experts say the phenomenon is common during prolonged stress; mental health specialist explains why the brain misfires and when it may signal a deeper problem

Eitan Gefen | 03.04.26

שי קוזלובסקי מעמותת "לא מפקירים פצועים בשטח"

‘Every firecracker sends me back to war’: PTSD sufferers urge public restraint during Purim

As Purim approaches, fireworks and firecrackers are triggering flashbacks, panic attacks and hospital visits for veterans with PTSD; authorities are stepping up awareness efforts and enforcement, but many say the public must change its behavior

Gal Ganot, Liran Tamari | 02.25.26

Haunted by guilt and betrayal: the moral injury confronting October 7 IDF soldiers

Psychologists warn that combat in Gaza has left many troops grappling with 'moral injury,' a conflict between actions and personal values that can lead to depression, PTSD and even suicidal thoughts: 'When you enter combat like that with a desire for revenge, you do things that later you may look at differently'

Haim Rivlin, Shomrim | 02.24.26

IDF women face PTSD in unique ways and support systems must catch up

There are tens of thousands of women serving in frontline roles in the IDF; speakers at the ICAR Collective Summit urged better data, tailored treatment and institutional change to help them deal with their combat PTSD

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 02.18.26

As the north rebuilds, mental health technology offers new paths to resilience

According to the state comptroller, as many as one-third of Israelis are experiencing PTSD or similar symptoms

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 02.09.26

‘I picture my wife like the mutilated woman I saw’: the desperate cry of Israel’s war-traumatized IDF soldiers

Survivors of combat trauma confront lawmakers with harrowing testimony, warning of suicide, burnout and systemic failures as experts say Israel is unprepared for a looming mental health crisis among thousands of soldiers

Or Hadar | 02.09.26

‘Like hell’: soldiers deal with emotional toll of recovering Ran Gvili's body in Gaza

The emotional toll on Israeli troops who recovered the last hostage in Gaza was immense, prompting urgent trauma care; Soldiers faced harrowing scenes, with mental health teams providing support to prevent long-term psychological harm.

Sarit Rosenblum | 02.01.26

In one border town, healing for war’s youngest survivors begins with the 5 senses

Early Starters in Shlomi is dedicated to creating safe, trauma-informed early learning environments for young children in emergency settings; it has created eight safe spaces in the north and south

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 01.29.26

From Sesame Street to 3G mentoring: a new bid to help Israel heal

The initiative brings older adults, teenagers and young children together to build meaningful connections through shared activities, aiming to strengthen communities amid deep national strain

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 01.26.26

Where trauma meets the tide: inside Israel’s surf therapy movement after October 7

From Nir Oz survivors to security forces and bereaved families, HaGal Sheli’s 'Tools From the Waves' turns the sea into a clinic for resilience

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 01.21.26

How an Israeli biofeedback device is helping users relearn calm after October 7

By turning invisible physiological cues into immediate visual feedback, the Reflect Orb aims to help trauma-affected users rebuild a sense of control one short session at a time

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 01.17.26

PTSD disability recognized for police officer who viewed October 7 massacre footage

Officer in Lahav 433 was asked as part of her job to gather evidence against the Nukhba terrorists; after watching videos of the massacre, she had difficulty functioning, and has not been to work for a year; Defense Ministry has now recognized her as disabled, with PTSD

Meir Turgeman | 01.06.26

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