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New wave of suicides expected as Gaza war winds down, especially among IDF soldiers

Suicide rate among IDF soldiers climbing; 'When the war ends, the sense of unity and purpose will end too. Suicide ideation will get stronger and stronger. We are about to hear about more and more cases of suicide' says head of organization that assists people with PTSD

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 07.31.25

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

עומר ריינהולד' טיפול עם הפיזיותרפיסט יותם ינאי בביה"ח השיקומי רעות תל אביב

It doesn’t bleed, but it breaks you: Soldier’s hidden injury sheds light on blast trauma

After surviving a missile blast in Gaza, IDF officer returns home with no visible wounds—only to be diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, highlighting surge in hidden brain injuries among Israeli combat troops and need for early intervention

Eitan Gefen | 07.02.25

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

DMT emerges as promising tool in treating resistant depression and PTSD

Once known mainly for its role in shamanic rituals, the psychedelic compound is gaining scientific attention for its potential; early clinical trials show promise, though risks and legal barriers remain significant

Dr. Roy Zucker | 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

One in eight IDF reservists reports PTSD after Gaza war, study shows

Tel Aviv University research finds 12% of reservists report PTSD symptoms following combat engagements, up sharply from pre-war levels; researchers urge urgent action to expand mental health care and long-term support for combat veterans

Tzur Gueta | 05.07.25

'Here we can act like ourselves, no judgement:' Recovering from the trauma of war

Soldiers returning from the Gaza war find relief from the mental toll at a retreat offering emotional and physical release through movement, farming, and open dialogue

Yair Kraus | 04.26.25

When granny starts telling dirty jokes: These are the early signs of dementia

Although most people see memory loss as the earliest indication of cognitive decline, symptoms of dementia can appear years earlier and include behavioral changes, sleep disorders and loss of empathy; these are things to look out for

Dr. Oren Tene | 04.20.25

The trauma no one sees: Israel’s war with PTSD

Former undercover soldier Shir Peled shares her PTSD story and helps others via the Helem Club in a program fostering community and reducing mental health stigma

Maayan Hoffman / The Media Line | 04.16.25

IDF veterans with PTSD call for firecracker-free Purim: 'It paralyzes us—why is it necessary?'

Military veterans describe how firecrackers trigger severe anxiety, flashbacks and distress, sometimes taking days to recover, urging parents to educate children on impact

Nina Fox | 03.13.25

Between trauma and psychedelics: Drug taken at Nova music festival affects PTSD, study finds

More than a year after October 7, most survivors of the Nova festival still suffer from PTSD, and those who were under the influence of alcohol and weed suffer more than others - but a new discovery could change treatment in the future

Dror Feuer | 02.14.25

After October 7, take a look inside Israel's rehabilitation village in the Negev

Elie Klein, chief development officer of ADI Negev, discusses how the center’s holistic approach has made it a model for comprehensive recovery in Israel and worldwide

ILTV | 01.24.25

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות חטיבת המילואים 226 בדרום לבנון

IDF to recognize and support lone reservists with expanded benefits

Military to recognize approximately 8,000 lone reservists, granting them expanded benefits such as increased financial assistance and mental health support; 'The timing of mental health treatment is critical,' says MK Oded Forer

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 01.09.25

'I thought India would help me, but I was lost': The space helping Israelis suffering from trauma

Israeli iNitative in India aims to help tens of thousands of Israelis who left the country amid war and find themselves having to deal with emotional baggage and trauma

Alexandra Lukash | 01.07.25

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