Trauma

Dr. Yakov Barmatz survived a catastrophic paratrooper injury in 1980, waking from a coma to become a renowned clinical psychologist treating trauma victims and soldiers.

Israeli TV host Efraim Gilad delivered an emotional confession on a popular reality show, discussing his childhood under the shadow of a Holocaust survivor father and his mission to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.

A comprehensive study by Clalit and Myers-JDC-Brookdale reveals that while most Israelis are recovering, 20% face chronic functional impairment and severe psychological distress three years after October 7.

Three years into the war, Israeli children and teenagers face a deep trauma of betrayal and a crisis of trust in state and parental protection, driving rises in anxiety and youth violence.

Passengers and children aboard a harrowing Flydubai flight are grappling with severe trauma, nightmares, and panic attacks, as families criticize the lack of coordinated state psychological support and centralized care.

Three years after October 7, families of returning hostages and bereaved relatives challenge the illusion of normalcy in a poignant podcast, discussing daily trauma and political divisions.

Author and editor Alad Zert discusses his speculative novel "Alef" and new poetry collection, exploring trauma, Neanderthals, and societal collapse in wartime Israel.

A post-7 October study shows a sharp rise in addictive substance use among high-functioning Israelis, highlighting how trauma and stress drive reliance on drugs and alcohol.

Directors of Israel's leading hospital trauma units share the intense reality of saving lives under extreme pressure, balancing critical decisions with emotional resilience.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of the late Hersh Goldberg-Polin, spoke in Jerusalem about grief, warning against toxic positivity and societal pressures on trauma survivors.

Romi Midani, 25, set out to photograph her friends whose lives have changed since that "Black Saturday" — Nova survivors, soldiers, and young people who lost their loved ones. From this, the project "So if this is life — let us live" was born, shot simply, with a black screen, a chair, and one person in front of the camera.

About 550 days after his release from captivity, Omer Shem-Tov speaks in an interview about life in the shadow of his trauma and his new book, "Meeting myself in hell."

The new center will offer mental health treatment to reservists, security forces personnel, and their families, utilizing the professional staff of the Asif Center at Ichilov. Data indicates that since October 7, there have been approximately 26,000 war-wounded, with about 65% of them dealing with mental distress.

The invisible wounds of intelligence soldiers may not have been caused by a bullet, but they are no less real. They were caused by what you saw, what you heard, what you knew, what you did, what you failed to prevent - and what you are forbidden to tell anyone.

Behind the discourse on the cost of living hides a much heavier price, which is not measured in numbers. The Israeli reality exacts a deep emotional toll, and the struggle against it requires listening, responsibility, and the ability to identify distress before it is too late. A special column in memory of the late Asaf Dagan.

Stylist Dorin Attias reveals the defining moment when she encountered Guy Pines, the former employer who fired her, and tells of the emotional closure that led to tears and recovery from the severe trauma.

Yuval Katza reveals the moment of breakdown he experienced in Gaza, the physical incident that led to his decision to leave, and his surprising return to combat just three days later.

Many people are walking among us with heavy burdens from the last three years, even if they themselves were not on the battlefield. It wouldn't hurt us to show a little interest in them.

Following the October 7 events, the demand for mental health services in the Bedouin Negev society has surged. Amidst a lack of resources, therapists are facing increasing threats, prompting the development of a new professional safety protocol.

For almost three years, Israel has been in a continuous state of emergency. Amidst the ongoing war, the psychological burden on therapists has become critical, necessitating urgent systemic support.