PTSD
Gaza hostages face systematic starvation, constant abuse by Hamas, Israeli medical report finds
A Health Ministry report described the systematic starvation, as well as physical and emotional torture, carried out by Hamas terrorists on hostages released from Gaza earlier this year.
Nova survivor to Gaza border storyteller: Israeli tour guide's journey of healing and history
IDF head Zamir has noticed soldiers' mental toll, the Security Cabinet needs to as well - editorial
Highway 4 opens to traffic following Haredi protests over IDF draft arrest
IDF reservists seeking trauma treatment up 1000%, unit cmdr. tells 'Post' - exclusive
The amount of reservists seeking treatment for trauma jumped from 270 per year to around 3,000, according to IDF Lt.-Col. Uzi Bechor.
The battle after the battle: A nation in grief and at risk - opinion
Israel needs accessible alternatives to inpatient care for people in crisis when they cannot be hospitalized.
A price too high: The psychological toll of the war in Gaza is overwhelming - opinion
We must ensure another Oct. 7 never happens, but remaining in the Gaza Strip is a recipe for continued disaster at multiple levels.
IDF backtracks on refusal to recognize reservist who took own life as fallen soldier
Roi had been sharing difficult experiences from his reserve service, and spoke repeatedly about the horrors which he had experienced, Army Radio's Doron Kadosh reported with the family's permission.
Healing the invisible wounds: How ‘A Father is Born’ helps soldiers transition back to family life
Gideon Igra discusses how WIZO’s ‘A Father is Born’ program helps male soldiers overcome mental health challenges and reintegrate into family life.
Gideon Igra: Men's mental health in times of war
Gideon Igra sits down with The Jerusalem Post's Studio Producer, Yuval Barnea.
Healing the battlefield: IDF opens mental health access for soldiers within 24 hours
IDF soldiers are suffering from sleep disturbances, concentration issues, anxiety, mood swings, decreased appetite and more.
Our soldiers must not be left to deal with trauma alone - editorial
The IDF has said that 21 soldiers took their own lives in 2024 – most of them in reserves – while 2023 saw 17 suicides. These are the highest figures since 2011.
Addressing trauma before the battle: PTSD in IDF soldiers - opinion
To be effective, PTSD intervention must occur as close to the traumatic event as possible to prevent it from becoming entrenched.
Israel must save IDF soldiers from PTSD - opinion
IDF soldiers taking their own lives are not isolated tragedies. Israel should be doing more to address PTSD and not abandon its soldiers.
Northern Israel’s recovery: Addressing trauma, economic challenges, and renewal - opinion
Today, less than half of the displaced residents have returned home. PTSD has surged 33% among residents, with children and parents bearing profound emotional wounds.
