State of trauma: Israel wrestles with mental aftershocks of war
Israel is grappling with significant mental health challenges following years of conflict, with rising rates of PTSD and suicide among its population. A recent survey indicated that many Israelis feel the need for professional mental health support, particularly among military personnel. The ongoing violence and trauma have led to a concerning increase in domestic violence and social strain within the country.
- ▪About one-third of Israelis believe they need professional mental health support according to a recent survey.
- ▪The Israeli Defence Ministry reported a near-40 percent rise in PTSD cases among soldiers since September 2023.
- ▪Magen David Adom launched a dedicated mental health emergency service after a 45 percent spike in calls related to mental health issues.
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News|Israel-Palestine conflictState of trauma: Israel wrestles with mental aftershocks of warStudies and officials report rising PTSD, suicide and social strain in Israel after sustained conflicts since 2023ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoDeath by suicide among Israeli soldiers have never been higrer, surveys show [Mussa Qawasma/Reuters]By Simon Speakman CordallPublished On 29 May 202629 May 2026After more than two years of relentless bombardment and war – from Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the Hamas-led assault on southern villages in October 2023 that preceded it, to the country’s successive wars and strikes on Iran, Lebanon, Syria and other neighbouring states – analysts,…
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