Trauma

Pushing the limits 13 times

Erez Yitzhaki going on a journey for wounded and disabled IDF veterans

Erez Yitzhaki plans to complete 13 full Ironman-distance triathlons in a year
Israeli family suffering from Post-traumatic stress disorder after a rocket attack. PST develop in people who have been through a traumatic event which threatened their life, 2008

The ROI of resilience: The economic case for healing Israel’s traumatized children

Broward helped co-develop a strategic framework to protect young Israeli women serving.

The power of "Agile Philanthropy" in times of crisis

The dedicated treatment suite established for the MDMA-assisted psychotherapy clinical trial, where participants undergo supervised eight-hour treatment sessions. Illustrative image.

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds


For Gaza border communities to rebuild, Israel must stop eroding resilience, support - opinion

If the resilience centers falter, the region falters. And if hope weakens in the Gaza border area, it weakens across the nation.

A TRAINING workshop for active community volunteers takes place at the Sha’ar HaNegev Resilience Center.

Israel’s trauma conference reveals hope amid deep emotional wounds - opinion

A nation in pain finds strength as professionals and volunteers rally to heal the wounded soul.

Susan Cohen and Dr. Nachum Goldwasser were organizers of the Trauma, Resilience, and Unity conference.

Invisible costs of trauma and post-trauma: The economic plight Israel faces - opinion

National trauma is not a private matter; it spills into every sphere: our relationships, classrooms, clinics, and even the roads, and all of this carries a significant economic cost.

TRAFFIC IS HEAVY on the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv earlier this month. 2024 ended with 439 road fatalities, an unusual jump in a year with less traffic, the writer notes.

Israel must address the psychologist shortage to save lives - and the economy - opinion

Mental health care is not only a moral necessity but also an economic one.

An illustrative image of a woman in distress in a psychologist's office, with no therapist present.

Hidden epidemic: Israel's battle with eating disorders must become part of trauma care - opinion

If Israel is serious about mental health reform, it must bring eating disorders out of the shadows – into data, into policy, and into the core of trauma care.

An illustrative image of a small amount of food on a plate alongside measuring tape.

War, politics fuels domestic violence and aggression in family, new study finds

Exposure to war and political violence doesn’t just leave people with post-traumatic stress; it also fuels aggression within families, impacting children’s behavior long after the conflict ends.

Exposure to conflict operates as a source of real persistent stress and increases aggressiveness between parents.

New blueprint for trauma recovery: Winning the silent war of our generation - opinion

The State of Israel must finally recognize that the proper treatment of post trauma among soldiers and civilians is central to our recovery.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view

Healing the mind: Israel's next frontline is the battle for recovery - opinion

Mahut Isreal exemplifies what national recovery must look like.

MAHUT FACILITATORS and partners visit Kibbutz Be’eri to advance collaboration and community resilience.

Haunted by war, some Israelis hesitate to return to kibbutz attacked by Hamas

The government has pushed for Israelis to return South, ending subsidies for the devastated kibbutzim residents staying across the country.

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 20, 2023.

The invisible injury: Overcoming the cognitive impact of post-trauma - opinion

Post-trauma often goes unnoticed, but its cognitive impact can be profoundly disruptive. Cognitive rehabilitation offers a path to recovery, restoring function, identity, and hope.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view