trauma

Nightmares of Gaza war highlight Israeli trauma and resilience

Contrary to the research he carried out in the past, since the beginning of the war, many dreamers reported a deeper auditory dimension, such as sounds and noises of alarms, explosions, and screams.

A loaded question: 'How are you?' - opinion

Still, when called upon to do so, how deeply should we reach to answer this question while truthfully reflecting our daily pulse?

By ANNA KRYCER
20/01/2024

The Day After: The conversations that could shape Israel’s future

Ranan Hartman, founder and CEO of Ono Academic College, explains why it is imperative to start discussing how the Jewish state needs to run its affairs in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war.

The battlefield post-Gaza is mental health

The experiences of war are unique, and the path to healing and integration into civilian life is equally individual, but one thing is certain: The journey doesn’t have to be navigated alone.

By MAX BERNSTEIN
17/01/2024
An illustration of lit candles and in the background the Israeli flag on December 17, 2023

'Life in the Shadow of War' project assisting citizens in coping with war long-term

The Israeli Trauma Coalition includes several organizations with specific expertise: Mahut Israel, Selah, NATAL-Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center, ERAN Emotional First Aid, Amcha, and Hadassah.

Israel must be prepared to take care of the wounded from the war with Hamas - editorial

Of the 6,000+ members of Israel’s security establishment wounded, more than 2,000 have been recognized as permanently disabled in some way.

Digital innovation can help Israel deal with October 7 trauma. Here's how

Speaking at the Israel Summit, Dr. Eran Harary, a psychiatrist and a Senior Vice President at Teva's Global R&D, explained how Israelis can overcome the shock and find themselves more resilient.

How Israeli philanthropy is responding to the October 7 Hamas massacre

Speaking at The Jerusalem Post's Israel Summit, Inbar Shashua Bar-Nir, the Shashua Family Foundation chairwoman, said that it is crucial to think about the medium and long-term support Israelis need.

Survivors of the Nova massacre on Oct. 7 work through trauma at unique Israeli therapy center

About 60 people have participated so far in the trauma recovery program being run by Free Spirit Experience, a nonprofit group that offers treatment programs for young Jewish adults.

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
09/01/2024
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