Mental Health

Israel issues mental health guidelines for freed Hamas hostages

Israel’s Health Ministry issued new guidelines for treating former Hamas hostages, focusing on trauma recovery, reintegration, and mental health support.

 THE WRITER addresses an annual event for donors of the Patrizio Paoletti Association-Israel in Dece

Therapy and mental health services are not just a luxury

Our message is clear: These spaces must be integrated into routine care. They must not be seen as temporary emergency solutions – they should be part of the public health system.

By ILANA KWARTIN
20/02/2025

Returning to Life: Two mental health support centers established in the north for IDF soldiers

The national center for victims of psychological trauma, "Returning to Life," has been opened in Haifa and Nahariya, supporting those who have suffered psychological trauma due to the war.

By WALLA! LOCAL
19/02/2025
  A haredi man and an IDF soldier pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, November 14, 2024

New program helps address mental health stigma in Israel’s haredi community

A new program is bringing mental health support to Israel’s haredi community, tackling deep-rooted stigma.

By STUART KATZ , ZVIKA ORR
19/02/2025
Teen depression (illustrative)

Israel’s mental health crisis: Fear and blame won’t fix it

Instead of fixating on incomplete statistics, we need to focus on practical reforms that will make a real difference.

By GILA TOLUB
18/02/2025
An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

After 500 days of war: Alarming amount of soldiers suffer from mental health issues

Since the war began, 846 soldiers and security personnel have been killed, and 15,000 have been wounded, and 7,500 deal with psychological trauma, including PTSD.

 ORA, A YOUTH Futures mentor, with Haim from Ofakim.

Jewish Agency’s Youth Futures is providing a brighter future, against all odds

The Jewish Agency’s Youth Futures program is now expanding to provide much-needed support to at-risk youths, as the war has amplified many of their challenges and traumatized children across Israel.

13/02/2025

Post Oct. 7: Mental health of millions impacted, Israeli gov't not doing enough - comptroller

Nearly one million Israelis with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, or some combination of the three will seek mental health treatment in the future.

11/02/2025

Report highlights challenges in Israel's healthcare system post-Oct. 7

A year after the start of the conflict, over 70,000 individuals have been recognized as victims of hostile actions, and nearly 13,000 have filed for permanent disability benefits.

The process of healing: Letting go of wartime anger, pain

We must work to leave behind our trauma, and focus on new beginnings. In doing so, we grow together and add greater meaning to our lives. 

By DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN
08/02/2025
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