Trauma
Unprecedented levels of trauma: One in five Israelis haven't regained function post Oct. 7 - study
"The data once again demonstrate just how unprecedented October 7 was globally in terms of the scale of the population’s exposure to trauma, both directly and indirectly," Prof. Ran Balicer said.
Beyond resilience: Israel's traumatized families need support, not just admiration - opinion
For AP, Oct. 7 is a monument to mark Palestinian suffering - opinion
After the holiday tables: Unmasking the invisible trauma in Israel’s homes
Caring for the carers: Israel's hidden mental health crisis - opinion
Sometimes the holiest thing a healer can do is admit: I, too, need healing.
Milu-EM to the rescue: Volunteer network aides Israel's overburdened emergency rooms
Together with four fellow physicians, Dr. Ari Greenwald co-founded Milu-EM – a global volunteer network of over 250 emergency physicians committed to supporting Israel’s emergency medical system.
Former Gaza hostage, October 7 survivors receive therapeutic Healing Ink tattoos
Healing Ink aims to help survivors take back a sense of agency through tattooing, in what CEO Craig Dershowitz described as “a reclamation of their body, of their mind, and of their life story."
Israel needs to end double standards against IDF troops who commit suicide - editorial
After giving so much of themselves to the country they were defending, these soldiers deserve the same status and honor from the IDF as any soldier killed in battle.
Israel Basketball Association launches 'Back in the Game' initiative for veterans with PTSD
The initiative was created in response to requests from members of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization, who said basketball had become an important outlet in helping them cope with trauma.
Australia warns antisemitism was left unchecked, as Israel weighs wartime trauma recognition
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
How to speak about the hard truth of child abuse
Acknowledging abuse within our closest circles is excruciating, but silence is an absolute betrayal. Our children’s futures depend on our willingness to shatter the silence.
When humanity meets the sea: Surfing as a source of solace from trauma
Surf Therapy has become a significant tool in coping with trauma and other mental health challenges. The experience accumulated in Israel enables us to provide innovative tools to the world.
The miracle that shaped Israel Prize winner Avi Rivkind’s life and career - opinion
How one trauma surgeon’s split-second decision changed the course of a young soldier’s life.
“The sea saved my life. Now we use it to save others”
Inside Israel’s surf-therapy organization