PTSD
How Israel’s surf therapy teams are helping evacuated teens heal during war - opinion
As a social worker at HaGal Sheli (My Wave), an organization that supports people coping with post-trauma through surf therapy, the sea is usually the setting for our healing activities.
IDF reservist found dead in Bat Yam shelter as residents seek cover
Freed Gaza hostages relive trauma as Iran war sirens trigger captivity memories
Strength and strain: Israel’s defense and societal resilience in the long war with Iran - editorial
IDF backtracks on refusal to recognize reservist who took own life as fallen soldier
Roi had been sharing difficult experiences from his reserve service, and spoke repeatedly about the horrors which he had experienced, Army Radio's Doron Kadosh reported with the family's permission.
Healing the invisible wounds: How ‘A Father is Born’ helps soldiers transition back to family life
Gideon Igra discusses how WIZO’s ‘A Father is Born’ program helps male soldiers overcome mental health challenges and reintegrate into family life.
Gideon Igra: Men's mental health in times of war
Gideon Igra sits down with The Jerusalem Post's Studio Producer, Yuval Barnea.
Healing the battlefield: IDF opens mental health access for soldiers within 24 hours
IDF soldiers are suffering from sleep disturbances, concentration issues, anxiety, mood swings, decreased appetite and more.
Our soldiers must not be left to deal with trauma alone - editorial
The IDF has said that 21 soldiers took their own lives in 2024 – most of them in reserves – while 2023 saw 17 suicides. These are the highest figures since 2011.
Addressing trauma before the battle: PTSD in IDF soldiers - opinion
To be effective, PTSD intervention must occur as close to the traumatic event as possible to prevent it from becoming entrenched.
Israel must save IDF soldiers from PTSD - opinion
IDF soldiers taking their own lives are not isolated tragedies. Israel should be doing more to address PTSD and not abandon its soldiers.
Northern Israel’s recovery: Addressing trauma, economic challenges, and renewal - opinion
Today, less than half of the displaced residents have returned home. PTSD has surged 33% among residents, with children and parents bearing profound emotional wounds.
What we can learn from Holocaust survivors to heal PTSD from October 7 - opinion
Even when told not to compare with the second-generation Holocaust survivors, we can learn from what they lived and how we can use it to help October 7 survivors.
The mental health crisis is just starting after 21 months of war - opinion
For months, millions of Israelis have lived in survival mode, and the psychological toll can last for years.
