PTSD

Israel offers NIS 10 million to orgs. who will treat young October 7 survivors

The potential target audience for these treatments consists of around 10,000 young people, said the Welfare Ministry, who anticipates that around 3,000 will make use of programs.

16/05/2024

A subdued Independence Day: How cities around Israel are marking the occasion

Despite the shadow of war, Israelis will mark Independence Day across the country with subdued celebrations - here is a guide to events in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Rehovot.

By NERIA BARR
13/05/2024

The harmful physical and emotional effects of fireworks

The fireworks used on Independence Day can produce very high and sudden sound levels that can result in damage to the health of the body and mind.

New documentary film on YouTube will explore Israeli grief post-October 7

Explaining the inspiration for the film, Rob Mor says, “I couldn’t wait another moment to not try to help them see a glimpse of light at the end of this very dark tunnel called grief.” 

The Tribe of Nova Foundation works to help festival survivors recover

The foundation also works to memorialize those who were killed at the party and to share their stories with the world.

03/05/2024

Trauma into resilience: New org. supports Israel's frontline workers post-Oct. 7

The organization’s goal is to prevent future post-traumatic stress, with a vision to support 2,000 participants annually. The full program includes supportive group workshops and follow-up meetings.

Israel's mental health crisis is not looming, it's already here

The country is promising more than it is capable of providing when it comes to psychological and psychiatric treatment.

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