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Falling off a cliff? What recurring nightmares mean and how to change their ending

Since October 7, Israelis' nightmares have increasingly featured war and terrorism, but everyday stress, sleep habits and even food can also play a role; experts explain when bad dreams are normal, when they signal a deeper problem and how a simple technique can help rewrite them

Maya Benita | 10.10.26

Three years after Oct. 7, 1 in 4 Israelis report PTSD symptoms as mental health crisis deepens

Brookdale surveys of more than 3,500 Israelis found over half reported some psychological distress; ERAN logged more than 900,000 contacts in three years, while suicidality-related calls rose to 2.8% and barriers left some seeking care untreated

Shira Kadri-Ovadia | 10.07.26

Prior trauma raises odds of acute stress disorder 6.5-fold in wounded soldiers, study finds

Study of 142 soldiers links prior personal trauma to sharply higher risk of acute stress disorder, while exposure to fatalities nearly tripled odds; researchers call for mental health care alongside physical treatment

Or Hadar | 10.07.26

Three years after Oct. 7, Israel’s children face a crisis of trust that may last for years

Experts say anxiety, violence, isolation and distrust of adults are rising among young Israelis, as researchers warn the war created a form of trauma rooted in the collapse of faith in those meant to protect them

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 10.06.26

Three years after Oct. 7, children’s psychiatric ER visits more than double

Clalit data shows psychiatric ER visits among children and teens rose 121%; new PTSD diagnoses among southern evacuees remain six times prewar levels, while physical health indicators also worsened

Or Hadar | 10.04.26

They work, raise kids — and use drugs until ‘their heart explodes’ | Israel’s ‘high-functioning addicts’

Three years after Oct. 7, drugs have spread from clubs into homes, weddings and everyday life; two 'high-functioning addicts' describe frequent use, while experts warn that success can mask a growing dependence

Tal Amoday | 10.03.26

‘I can hit my wife in my sleep’: rabbi who identified Oct. 7 victims reveals his battle with PTSD

Rabbi Menachem Perl tells ynet how identifying bodies at Shura shattered his mental health, why he eventually sought psychiatric care and why Haredi and observant soldiers need treatment settings built around their way of life

Shilo Freid, Gal Ganot | 09.17.26

ליאל, תהל וליהיא וסגן ה' - סמב"ציות שעברות את ה7 באוקטובר במחנה רעים

'We decided we would not be taken alive': Female IDF observers recall Oct. 7 attack on Re'im base

Oct. 7, 2023, Re'im base: Female IDF operations soldiers recount for the first time what they endured, the scars left behind and the moment they learned Col. Asaf Hamami had fallen, with his son behind them

Eti Abramov | 08.29.26

Put on the headset, enter therapy: How VR is changing trauma treatment

After Oct. 7, a Sderot trauma survivor found relief through anonymous VR group therapy from home; The initiative combines human support with VR and AI, offering new tools for Israel's mental health crisis while raising ethical questions

Haim Rivlin, Shomrim | 08.20.26

פעילות אנשי פיקוד העורף מזירות הנפילה השונות

Israel’s PTSD crisis deepens as war trauma spreads

Diagnoses are up 70% since Oct. 7, with Clalit experts warning the true mental health toll may be far higher and could worsen after the fighting ends

ynet Global | 08.17.26

IDF lone soldier from New York dies by suicide after PTSD struggle

William Shakin, 25, left university and moved to Israel after Oct. 7 before serving with Golani’s 13th Battalion; friends say he struggled after losing comrades, while his parents are seeking burial at Mount Herzl and questioning the support he received

Nina Fox | 08.11.26

After losing wife and son, trauma expert fights for Israel’s battered north

Prof. Mooli Lahad, a world-renowned trauma psychologist who has advised the UN and worked in war zones worldwide, says northern residents need security, schools, community and economic recovery, not slogans about resilience

Yair Kraus | 06.20.26

The quiet space helping student reservists heal after war

Afeka College dedicates new space for students, including reservists returning from combat, with a calm environment for decompression, reflection and emotional support

ynet Global | 06.18.26

Female IDF veterans take the stage at the Neshek Gala 2026 in New York, where survivors of Oct. 7 shared testimonies of trauma, survival and recovery

‘Something inside us died:’ wounded IDF female soldiers share story of trauma, survival and recovery

Female IDF veterans recount surviving Oct. 7 attacks, losing friends and rebuilding through Belev Echad’s Project Neshek support network

ynet Global | 05.26.26

Israel’s high-tech and business sectors support trauma rehabilitation with benefit event

HaGal Sheli provides therapy and community-based support programs for individuals affected by trauma from all sectors of Israeli society; 'Since the outbreak of the war, we have witnessed an unprecedented surge in requests for mental health support'

ynet Global | 05.25.26

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