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.

HaGal Sheli team holding activities for teens and children during Purim, at hotels in Israel that house evacuated families and individuals.
People walk at the beach in Bat Yam, central Israel, on a cold winter day, January 9, 2026.

IDF reservist found dead in Bat Yam shelter as residents seek cover

Luis Har.

Freed Gaza hostages relive trauma as Iran war sirens trigger captivity memories

A man draped in a US flag holds stacked Israeli and Royal Iranian flags during a demonstration in solidarity with the Iranian protest movement outside the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv on February 14, 2026.

Strength and strain: Israel’s defense and societal resilience in the long war with Iran - editorial


Mental health on the front lines: Israel’s parallel crisis amid war - opinion

It’s time for policymakers to treat mental health with the seriousness it deserves. The health of Israel’s society depends on it.

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War doesn't end on the battlefield: Israel must better support veterans with PTSD - editorial

Daniel Edri's recent death by suicide is not an isolated tragedy, but rather part of a deeper national mental health crisis.

 Daneil Edri, an IDF soldier.

New study reveals psychological impact of twin separation during Hamas-Israel War

The study draws on decades of research in child development and twin studies to assess the psychological implications of such forced separations.

 A toy lies in front of a house in Nir Oz ahead of the first demolition of a building since the October 7 massacre, to make way for the rebuilding and renewal of the kibbutz, in December

IDF soldier takes his own life after struggling with mental health from Oct 7, Gaza war

"He told me he saw horrors and said, 'Mom, I can’t stop smelling the bodies, and I see the bodies all the time,'" Daniel's mother, Sigal Edri, recalled.

 Daneil Edri, an IDF soldier.

Lydia: A lifeline for PTSD sufferers and their families

An AI-powered assistant offers emotional, practical, and bureaucratic support for every step of the healing journey.

 YULIA FRIDMAN (L) & CHEN SHAKLIAR: "Our idea was to develop an app that would accompany people on their journey of living with PTSD".

Addiction in Israel: The quiet war we must fight - opinion

Those exposed directly to the trauma of October 7 – evacuees, survivors, soldiers, families – are far more likely to turn to substances to manage anxiety, insomnia, and emotional distress.

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Chameleon First Response: Helping soldiers mentally return from the war zone

HEALTH AFFAIRS: Sean founded Chameleon First Response in the hope that no other soldier would lose his freedom or life over a situation that is avoidable.

 CHAMELEON FIRST RESPONSE founder Sean P. appeared on an episode of ‘Dr. Phil’ to discuss his organization’s work and the realities of life in Israel.

Israel's breakthrough in PTSD, chronic illness care will change medicine for veterans – opinion

Investing in the psychological resilience of IDF soldiers is an investment in a healthier future for them and for Israeli society as a whole.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 25, 2024.

Israel needs to build a better system to handle mental health crises - opinion

We are in a national trauma crisis, and yet no one seems to be sounding the alarm. There is no “burning platform.”

 An illustrative image of a therapist and patient.

United Hatzalah provides dog therapy to survivors, first responders at missile impact sites

This is to "help survivors and families evacuated from their damaged homes," United Hatzalah added.

 Two IDF soldiers with a United Hatzalah therapy dog, Hope, as part of a new psychotraumatic support program, June 2025.