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האמא והיליד
Mother suspected of murdering 6-year-old son confesses to crime
Sigal Yana Itskovitch recounts murder in detail during interrogation but fails to explain motive behind the killing of her young son with an axe
Raanan Ben-Zur, Gilad Cohen | 07.18.24
פעילות כוחות צה"ל ברצועת עזה
Worrying Phenomenon: IDF troops with post-trauma return to the battlefield too soon
Due to the ongoing war, many PTSD patients receive new reserve duty orders despite not having completed their treatment; 'We try to explain how dangerous this is for them and their comrades. A mental injury is like a physical injury and requires significant recovery time' expert says
Prof. Yair Bar-Haim | 06.21.24
טיפול באמנויות, בית חולים מרחבים
Psychiatric hospital implements arts therapy to aid with war trauma
Dr. Shiran Pines says the therapy allows patients to inhabit spaces where strong defenses aren’t necessary, enabling them to process trauma, express it through alternative means, alongside verbal communication 
Eitan Gefen | 06.15.24
תושבים מפונים מקריית שמונה
'She fell into deep depression and contemplated suicide': war's medical and psychological toll on evacuees
Experts say many displaced patients skip treatment due to various challenges, including shortage of appointments and medication and unfamiliarity with doctors
Adir Yanko | 05.13.24
הלווייתו של תום גודו
Over half of Israeli students experience mental distress daily post-Oct. 7, survey finds
Education Ministry conducts first survey since Hamas massacre, examining mental and functional state of middle and high school students, and the result is alarming; silver lining: increase in desire to contribute to country
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 04.08.24
הקמת המרכז לשירות בריאות הנפש
1 in 5 wounded soldiers suffers from psychological injury
Defense and Health ministries announce new joint committee to improve connectivity between the wounded and mental health officials to facilitate access to care; More than 6,400 wounded personnel have been treated by the rehabilitation division since October 7
Adir Yanko | 04.02.24
חטופים ברכבי הצלב האדום משתחררים מידי שבי חמאס
'The children are drawing severed limbs' after October 7 trauma
Teachers' union head says drawings are an outlet for mounting distress; warns a military win will not replace the need to deal with their trauma
Tamar Trabelsi-Haddad | 02.20.24
כלבנות טיפולית לאומית שירותי בריאות
Man's best friend: Therapeutic dog therapy redefines success in mental health
As the volume of referrals to mental health practitioners in Israel continues to climb rapidly, a unique treatment initiative has been introduced in mental health clinics; The key players in this program: Dogs who have received special training, managing to remove mental barriers much faster than humans ever could
Eitan Geffen | 02.10.24
סדנאות עיבוד לחימה לחיילים שהשתחררו משירות במלחמה
Soldiers who come out of Gaza try to leave behind guilt and aggression
Reservists take part in workshop, "Processing Combat Experiences," to try and return to normal; Yoni Asraf, 39, from Los Angeles, says: "It's like an apocalyptic movie, there is complete silence between explosions' Idan Aharon, 24, lost three of his battalion mates: 'I saw all the guys crying, and I felt guilty that I couldn't cry'
Gilad Cohen | 02.04.24
תופסים מחסה מול משרדי יוניסף בתל אביב בזמן אזעקה
Most Israelis dealing with mental health issues due to Gaza war, study finds
Haifa University reports 60% of Israelis who weren't directly affected by Hamas war develop severe acute stress disorder and even PTSD
Hadar Gil-Ad , Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 12.18.23
ריצה טיפולית
How running therapy can ease stress and maintain health
Certified running therapy coach says treatment is suitable for any healthy individuals who wish to improve their mental health through physical exercise
Smadar Cohen Terkel | 12.12.23
ועדת הבריאות
Mental health system sounds the alarm on the aftermath of war
Mental health professionals reached out to the Health Ministry, demanding it prepare for an expected surge in patient numbers when war concludes, or they'll be forced to make a public declaration of their inability to provide adequate treatment
Adir Yanko | 11.21.23
רכבים שרופים ברעים
Music festival massacre survivors involuntarily committed due to mental breakdowns
Mental health experts urge Health Ministry to address PTSD surge and needs of numerous atrocity victims after delay in providing support to already ailing health system
Adir Yanko | 11.14.23
החורבן בקיבוץ בארי
We've all seen the atrocities, but not all of us would require psychological treatment
Most people in Israel may experience acute stress disorder, but few will develop post traumatic stress; top psychiatrist explains dealing with trauma
Dr. Zvi Fishel | 10.31.23
'I feel like if I throw up, I'd die'
Yael Bibi suffers from emetophobia, which manifests as a deep anxiety about the possibility that she or someone around her might vomit; It's a life-disrupting condition that has led her to avoid many things, including pregnancy
Ifat Manhardt | 09.29.23
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