A new study shows that since the October 7th attack, 23 percent of Israel’s adult Jewish population is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, while 55% suffers from clinical anxiety. For comparison, only 7.5% of Americans in New York City suffered similar symptoms after the fall of the World Trade Center towers. It’s an unprecedented epidemic and if it isn’t treated promptly, Israel will experience negative consequences for years to come. But how do you treat it? No country in the world has ever faced a mental health problem of this magnitude before. Israel’s trauma health organizations are developing entirely new responses, and their work will benefit the world. Nicky Blackburn |