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Running Toward Each Other: How Ritza Lanefesh Is Turning Movement into a Language of Healing
That spontaneous act that Goodman called โrunning therapyโ became Ritza Lanefesh, โRunning for the Soul,โ a community-based initiative operating under…
When Innovation Meets Trauma: Reflections from Leumitโs Research and Innovation Conference
It was in the examples of AI being used to turn messy, fragmented clinical information into usable research data. It…
Harm Reduction in a Changed World: Meeting People Where They Are
The deeper message of the morning was that harm reduction is not separate from healing. It is often the first…
EventsThe Complex Relationship Between PTSD and Suicidality
Exploring the complex link between PTSD and suicidality, Dr. Leah Shelef highlights paths to healing and collective resilience.
PerspectivesRosh Hashanah 2024: Healing and Finding Joy Amidst Sorrow
Finding joy in the face of sorrow is an act of defiance, a way of saying, โWe are still here.โ It is a sacred obligation to seek joy, not ju
PerspectivesHow COVID-19 Learnings Can Help Guide Trauma Healing in Israel Post-October 7th
ringing together government agencies, healthcare providers, non-profits, and community organizations can create a unified front, pooling resources and expertise to provide comprehensive support.
PerspectivesThe Differences in How American and Israeli Soldiers Experience PTSD
Despite facing similarly traumatic experiences, American and Israeli soldiers report significantly different rates of PTSD.
PerspectivesA Global Call for Redefining Trauma Prevention in Prolonged Conflicts: The Critical Role of Secondary Prevention
Secondary prevention includes all therapeutic interventions that occur after exposure to trauma but before the development of a…
PerspectivesFinding Light in the Dark: Reflections on Suicide Prevention in a Place of Shadows
At Gilaโs Way event on Suicide Prevention Day, stories of resilience turned a former club from darkness to a beacon of hope.
EventsA Matter of Life and Silence: Navigating Suicide Prevention in Israel
Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded of the urgent need to confront one of the most silent and devastating issues in…
Perspectives8 Imperatives to Accelerate Trauma Healing in Israel
After completing a broad and thorough assessment of the field, we identified 8 priority areas that are crucial for addressing mental health.
PerspectivesThe Hidden Heroes: Children of Active Soldiers in Israelย
Children of active duty soldiers experience trauma differently from those who have direct exposure to violence.
PerspectivesUnderstanding Broken Heart Syndrome
In recent months, you may have heard about a condition called "Broken Heart Syndrome." This intriguing cardiac condition is gaining…
PerspectivesFour Evidenced-based PTSD Therapies to Know About
In Israel, PTSD has been a significant concern, even before October 7. With a PTSD prevalence rate of 9%, the incidents of this condition…
PerspectivesNavigating the aftermath of October 7
Nine months have passed since October 7, and while some believe Israel has entered a post-trauma phase, the reality for many is far from…
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