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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

Veterans with PTSD plead: no fireworks at Independence Day celebrations

Fearing triggers of their PTSD, survivors say they would be flung back to the battlefield; 'Celebrations can go on without disturbing the warriors who continue to pay a price for Israel's defense'

Attila Somfalvi, Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 04.24.23

From Ukraine to New York: Internationally-Acclaimed Artist Opens Gallery in Soho, Manhattan

Internationally-acclaimed Israeli artist opens gallery in Manhattan

Ukrainian orphan turned Israeli philanthropist David Roytman unveils striking exhibit entitled 'Make Art Not War,' telling the story from the perspective of an artist in the IDF; NYC Mayor Eric Adams says that his 'ability to take military prowess and transform it into art is an inspiration for all us all'

Hadas Bar-Ad | 03.21.23

Head of Resisim Shlomi Askira (Photo: Asaf Magal)

The trauma remains

Resisim is an organization that helps Israelis express their feelings and emotions after wars; it turns out, it's not just soldiers on the frontlines who are directly affected by the fighting

Assaf Kamar | 05.21.16

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