A therapeutic farm in Israel pairs traumatized soldiers and at-risk youth with rescued abused animals, creating a powerful mutual healing environment where the wounded help heal the wounded.

The app, which is free for soldiers and their families, creates individualized care plans built around three pillars: mind, body, and community.

The police said enforcement has been stepped up nationwide, with 55 proactive operations carried out in the past week and about 40 more planned before Purim, alongside roughly 500 business licensing inspections.

Freed hostages taken during the October 7 massacre are increasingly turning to dogs to help express and work through the trauma of their captivity.

After two years of war, a growing number of Israelis—especially soldiers—are seeking mental health support, including therapy and other programs that help those affected regain a sense of normalcy.

A Knesset Research & Information Center paper found 124 IDF suicides from 2017 through July 2025, noting a significant increase in the number and share of reservists in recent years.

Fewer than one percent of soldiers who completed the original version of the program developed PTSD symptoms, compared with 5.3% in a control group that received placebo training.

Israel’s mental health community is rallying to confront the nation’s deep post-war trauma, treating soldiers and civilians alike with a mix of traditional therapy and somatic healing methods.

The training demonstrated significant differences in PTSD risk between those who underwent it and those who did not, making the program valuable for routine deployments.

In addition to implementing mental health technology, the IDF Medical Corps has cut the rate of battlefield fatalities by more than half compared to the Second Lebanon War.

The Dekel House honors the memory of Captain Dekel Swissa, who was killed while defending his post during the October 7 Hamas attacks.

The innovation combines wearable sensors and scent-diffusion technology to improve sleep quality for trauma survivors and the general public.

Dogs also help soldiers make the sometimes-difficult transition to civilian life and help their humans feel protected.

Nevut provides mental health, career advancement and family support to American lone soldiers who return from Israeli battlefields, including thousands who have enlisted since the Hamas-led terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

The report found that 90% of those experiencing PTSD symptoms have not sought treatment, many citing long wait times as the main barrier.

A groundbreaking surfing therapy program, 'Hagal Sheli' (My Wave), is helping Israelis heal from the trauma of the October 7 attacks.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy—breathing pure oxygen in pressurized chambers—is proving to be a game-changer for PTSD sufferers, with 70% reporting lasting relief.

Yoga has become a vital tool for Israelis dealing with PTSD after the October 7th attacks.

'Our unique therapeutic protocol addresses the biological brain ‘wound’ associated with PTSD,' explained lead researcher Prof. Shai Efrati.

Israeli singer Ohav Givaty’s heartfelt song, 'Sky', originally inspired by his personal experiences with trauma, has taken on new significance following the tragic events of October 7th.

Israeli researchers reveal that mothers who regulate their responses to threats can significantly reduce PTSD risk in their children.

David’s Circle aims to support the thousands of Israelis who have relocated to Thailand to escape the war, trauma, and terror attacks they experienced in Israel.

What makes this treatment particularly remarkable is its effectiveness—early results indicate that over 80% of patients have experienced significant relief.

So far, the results have been promising.

91% reported that they were exposed to anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiment abroad in the two months immediately following October 7.

'These individuals, still in the throes of PTSD, are not fully fit for active service and might make critical errors on the battlefield,' the clinic warned.

GetHelp: The conference allows professionals to address a situation that 'none of us have had to deal with in our generation.'

Bar-Haim explained that while most people exposed to trauma can process it without assistance, others need in-depth care.

Over 70% of respondents said they felt an increase in maturity and an obligation to serve the country in some way.

Since October 7th, 23% of the Israeli public is at risk of developing PTSD and 1,600 IDF soldiers have already been diagnosed with the condition.

Elderly Israelis experienced much less acute stress and fewer PTSD symptoms than younger members of the population.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has already been taking active steps to prevent PTSD among its forces.

The approval of an MDMA drug trial for individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) offers hope for a potential medical breakthrough in treating this debilitating condition.

This initiative aimed to provide respite, rehabilitation, and emotional support to soldiers grappling with the psychological aftermath of warfare and trauma.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a pressing issue affecting many military personnel, including the brave men and women serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

Findings may lead to more accurate diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder and lay groundwork for microbiotic-related medications.

Around 30,000 people live in Sderot and most plan on staying despite living under the constant threat of rocket attacks from Gaza.

Ceremony marks first time Ambassador Michael Brodsky and staff have been in Kyiv since the Russian invasion.

The 35 soldiers involved had previously been resistant to psychiatric medications and psychotherapy.

A new US-Israel effort is aimed at researching PTSD in order to better care for the soldiers who risk their lives to protect us.