PTSD
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds
While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.
IDF to begin combat processing program for Givati soldiers following mass walkout from Sde Teiman
Bezalel’s ‘Graduate Exhibition’ features projects that spotlight the pain of war
'Ecology of healing': Israel's October 7 trauma victims say the system is failing them
This clown eats bubbles, cracks jokes to help Israeli children recover from trauma
Israel is a global leader in medical clowning, a field that has grown in need since Oct. 7.
Israel launches major reform for wounded soldiers as PTSD cases continue to surge
The reform is based on the June 7 recommendations of a government committee that suggested radical changes to the handling of 50,000 emotional trauma cases of former IDF soldiers.
WATCH: ‘We’ve paid with our blood’: Veterans confront haredi lawmakers demanding support
The House Committee had convened to hear revisions on the contentious bill that seeks to enshrine Torah study as a fundamental value in the country’s Basic Law, ahead of final readings.
Hydrotherapy center sees 300% interest increase as Post-war children plagued by bedwetting, anxiety
Many children have experienced traumatic responses since the war began, which can manifest in anxiety, speech disorders, and other blockages.
Afeka College's 'Quiet Tent': A space to cope and heal during a time of war, pain, and stress
The space was created in response to the growing mental health challenges facing students in Israel since the October 7 attacks and the continued reserve duty that has impacted the student body.
Coming full circle in the Holy Land: Heroes to Heroes closes after 550 veterans healed in Israel
How one woman’s journey healed American veterans and reshaped her own life
The shoreline that holds: October 7 post-trauma therapists embark on a healing retreat
For years, many of these therapists have sat with survivors, bereaved parents, evacuated families, children who lost their sense of safety, and communities trying to return to life.
Armed reserve veteran suffering from PTSD safely disarmed after standoff in Netivot home
Advanced-Staff-Sergeant Major Ariel Morzhanov, who handled terrorist negotiations on October 7, arrived at the scene to manage dialogue and de-escalate the situation.
Israeli young adults show mental health recovery since October 7, but challenges persist
Hadar Samuel, a researcher at MJB, added that this study was especially groundbreaking for social sciences because it “looks beyond symptoms and examines their real-world consequences.”
Grapevine, June 21, 2026: Peace, a distant dream - opinion
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
