Israel Grapples with Escalating Mental Health Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

The Israeli government faces challenges in providing adequate mental health support as emotional harm from the war intensifies.

Nearly 30% of IDF soldiers injured in the current conflict have suffered emotional harm, with PTSD being a prevalent issue.
The Defense Ministry is set to assist 8,000 security force members with mental health difficulties by year's end.
Survivors of the Nova festival massacre report significant psychological trauma, with limited state response to their needs.
Increased calls to mental health hotlines and a rise in PTSD cases highlight the growing demand for psychological services.
The Israeli government is urged to enhance mental health funding and support systems to prevent further tragedies.