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 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.
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.
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Of the 6,000+ members of Israel’s security establishment wounded, more than 2,000 have been recognized as permanently disabled in some way.
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.
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.
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.
As we navigate the ongoing war, a monumental wave of psychopathology is expected when it eventually subsides.
“Time perception changes as a result of exposure to trauma and, since October 7, it is being experienced not only on a personal level but also on a collective level," suggested the researchers.
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