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 psychedelic mushrooms (illustrative)

Medical benefits of psychedelic mushrooms identified by Israeli researchers

 A yoga circle in the Balance complex at the Kfar Hamaccabiah Balance Complex.

How yoga is helping Israelis heal from the October 7 massacre

By DANIEL BEN-TAL
Immersed in blood and identifying every extreme cruelty, yet they go home. ZAKA personnel clear bodies during the war.

In the wake of October 7 massacre, ZAKA volunteers grapple with trauma

By Tzvi Hassid
 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view

Tel Aviv University develops personalized self-treatment to prevent development of PTSD

Artificial intelligence (Ilustrative)

Israeli AI start-up Mitziti supports PTSD victims with new technology

By YUVAL BAGNO
 ‘WE MUST ask how our nation can recover when trauma is so prevalent, and how we can provide the necessary support,’ says the writer.

Israel's mental health infrastructure must be fortified to assist those treating trauma

By MARK SABAG
 Israeli soldiers operate near the northern border with Lebanon, on February 21, 2024

IDF, Hamas exchange fire on Lebanon border; IDF to open new PTSD center

 NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stands at the government's table in the Knesset plenum. His announcement on easing the threshold conditoins ofr license seekers was a reckless move that takes advantage of the public's fear, the writer argues.

Lax gun distribution is a danger to those with mental illness

By YUVAL YAELI SLONIM
 Small group session led by Dr. Ronit Eilon and Dr. Naomi Baum (center) at Mishkenot.

CMBM: The US-based NGO helping treat Israelis with PTSD

 Patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment in Israel.

PTSD patients find relief through hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
 Prof. Mooli Lahad at a lecture in Warsaw to health professionals working with Ukrainian refugees.

Trauma specialist Mooli Lahad aids thousands of evacuees

By SHULA KOPF
 Pills on health form

1 out of 4 Israelis used addictive substances since Oct. 7

By JOSH ARONSON
 Youth activities done in WIZO youth villages.

Feminist, Zionist organization unveils programs to build Israeli resilience

 Galia Sopher and her family at their home on Kibbutz Mefalsim on October 7, where they were trapped for almost 22 hours.

Trauma unveiled: Insights into Israeli society post-October 7

By Gil Lewinsky
 The funeral of IDF reservist Sergeant First Class Nicholas Berger, who was killed in the southern Gaza Strip. Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, January 24, 2024.

Nation in trauma: Israelis battle PTSD following October 7 massacre

By SHLOMO MAITAL